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Buckingham to Bletchley in under half an hour as Arriva's revamped X6 launches
The rerouted service will cut the trip from up to 90 minutes to 25 minutes and remove stops with low passenger numbers.
- Unite the union suspended industrial action by more than 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers on Tuesday to allow members to ballot on a new offer regarding working conditions.
- Extreme cabin temperatures during summer heatwaves prompted the initial walkout, with Unite officials describing driving conditions as "some of the worst they've ever been" for operators.
- Transport for London warned of "little or no service" across 42 routes including Superloop and night buses, while Arriva committed to investing in long-term fleet upgrades including air conditioning systems.
- If members reject the new proposal, strike action will resume on Tuesday, August 25, potentially affecting commuters across north London and parts of Essex.
- TfL continues leading an extreme heat taskforce to address fleet cooling issues, while Unite awaits the ballot outcome to determine whether additional walkouts proceed beyond August.
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Braintree & Witham TimesReposted by 
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brentwoodlive.co.ukBus strikes SUSPENDED as Essex drivers vote on new offer
Arriva bus strikes have been suspended to allow drivers to vote on a new offer.
·Colchester, United Kingdom
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Thurrock Gazette+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
42 routes face disruption with Essex affected as Arriva drivers walk out TODAY
More than 40 bus routes are facing days of disruption this week as Arriva drivers walk out in London and Essex amid a dispute over working…
·Essex, United Kingdom
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