The drivers’ union president said the strike will begin at 3 a.m. Wednesday. Both sides are set to meet with a mediator Tuesday for one last opportunity to reach a deal.
24-hour strike cripples London bus service
Some 27,000 workers in the Unite trade union from 18 different bus companies are involved in the strike in which workers are seeking a single agreement covering pay and conditions. There were a limited number of buses still operating, according to the report.