First South Yorkshire bus drivers in Doncaster confirm further April strike days

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Last Updated: 17 April 2026, 10:00

Minor Bus transport (First South Yorkshire)

Unite‑represented bus drivers at First South Yorkshire’s Doncaster depot will strike again on 22 and 24 April in an ongoing pay dispute seeking parity with nearby depots.

This alert was originally created on 11 April 2026.

Public Impact

🚌 Bus

Effective Dates

Tuesday, 14 Apr 2026
Friday, 17 Apr 2026
Monday, 20 Apr 2026
Wednesday, 22 Apr 2026
Friday, 24 Apr 2026

Updates

Apr 17, 2026

The Doncaster First South Yorkshire bus strike has been extended beyond the previously planned 22 and 24 April dates. Additional strike days on 14 and 17 April have already been taken, and 20 April has also been added. Operator and regional transport authority confirm ongoing disruption on 17, 20, 22 and 24 April.

Apr 12, 2026

Unite the Union has added further strike days at First South Yorkshire’s Doncaster depot on 14 and 17 April 2026, in addition to the previously announced 22 and 24 April dates, extending the industrial action over pay parity.

Organizer

Unite the Union

Affected Locations

Doncaster (South Yorkshire)

Sources

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