Arriva Strike

[James Frisby]

RE: Arriva Strike

(26/11/2017 12:03)wirralbus Wrote:  It was said at one point somewhere on this forum that Avon staff moved to Stagecoach (Rock Ferry) and Stagecoach staff moved onto Arriva (Laird Street).

What is the consenus of opinion from the driving staff on the forum who pays the better wages in the industry.

I personally can only comment on Manchester. I worked for Stagecoach for a good few years, and Arriva drivers were on a higher wage for most, if not all of that time, although it wasn't a massive difference. However, I think Arriva were perceived as the better company amongst my colleagues, especially in terms of conditions and the way drivers were treated. I know a fair few who went working for them, and still are today. Also of note, and I think it's been mentioned here anyway, is that Stagecoach in Manchester run recruitment adverts 365 days a year. Even at the peak in Arriva's operations around here, they seemed to have no problem in recruiting and retaining staff, and it is still rare to see them advertise for drivers.