(23 Mar 2024, 7:35 pm)mb134 wrote Yeah, I think essentially they want to be paid similarly to Stagecoach and GNE. Stagecoach go up to £15.01 from May, so I don't think it's unreasonable. 

In terms of the new starter rate, theres a ridiculously high amount of drivers starting then leaving before they get anywhere near the 2 year point where they'd earn top rate. The money simply isn't good enough to retain them, given the demands of the job and increasing antisocial behaviour.

Yeah pretty much, and I'd argue is the pretty going rate really. Wonder if the minibus rota will be scrapped aswell, if it hasn't already - as that's just a farce imo. They're doing the same job.

It'll be interesting to see what happens with the rest of Arriva North East as if I'm right they're paid even less than Arriva Northumbria. Just checked Darlington and their top rate is £13.52 according to the job details - https://www.arrivabusjobs.co.uk/job-desc...1710118861.

Totally unacceptable imo and if they did get their £15.00 an hour, that's 11% before talking about the time difference from December.