(12 Dec 2018, 7:25 pm)tvd wrote What are Arriva's reasons for having a lower rate of pay for the southern part of the north east, than the northern depots?
Historically different companies with different T&C.
Northumbria drivers don't have paid meal breaks, so their basic hourly rate is higher too.
Durham County still have a significant number of drivers who do get paid meal breaks, although since around 2016 new drivers to that part of the company don't get them.