7 London bus routes will be hit by strikes this week
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By Ed Cunningham
Published on March 17, 2026.
Major bus services in east London will be disrupted by industrial action, starting on Thursday 19th and 22th respectively. The strikes are part of a dispute between bus drivers represented by Unite and the East London Bus & Coach Company, part of Stagecoach. Unite alleges that drivers at the Bow garage are suffering from fatigue due to long-distance shifts without adequate breaks. The strike will affect seven bus routes across the city. The dispute is reportedly overworking drivers and increasing the risk of accidents.
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