Arriva North West are disappointed to announce planned industrial action by drivers and engineers. The first 24 hour strike will be Thursday 19th October 2017.

During these times no planned Arriva bus services will operate within Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Lancashire or Cheshire (except for services running out of the Chester depot 1, 1A, 15, 15A, DB1, DB2, DB4, 3, 3A, 4, 4A, 10, 10A, 82 and services coming into Chester from Wrexham and Rhyl.). We will be providing updates throughout Thursday through our social media channels.

We are pleased to announce that Arriva customers with pre-paid tickets (i.e. Weekly, Annual, Student etc.) travelling in Merseyside will be able to use them on the Merseyrail network on strike days, for details of network and times please visit Merseyrail. Also all Arriva tickets will be accepted on Stagecoach Quality Network Routes – Services 10A, 14, 53, 82, 86, 471 and 472 for details of times and other bus services visit Merseytravel.

Please be aware there are two further 24 hour strikes planned for Monday 23rd and Monday 30th October 2017. We will provide an update to you nearer the time.

Arriva North West want to wholeheartedly apologise to our customers who will be affected by this industrial action.

For any specific questions regarding your local bus service please contact customer services on 0344 800 44 11.