Arriva Darlington hit by criticism over hours and pay - as drivers could strike
A NORTH EAST bus company has been hit with criticism as concerns have been raised over hours and pay conditions at its depot in Darlington.
Arriva North East has been accused of "upping" weekly hours and changing driver rest days with "little" notice in a bid to make up for staff shortages due to Covid.
Meanwhile, the firm which operates services across Durham, Darlington and Teesside could potentially see strike action after a one percent pay rise was rejected.
Arriva has since responded saying that it has had to make "some adjustments" due to staff being contacted by NHS Test and Trace, as it said pay talks are currently ongoing.