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Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Major disruption warning as Scots set for six weeks of bus chaos from today
Stagecoach drivers have voted to strike daily for up to six weeks in a dispute over pay COMMUTER CHAOS Major disruption warning as Scots set for six weeks of bus chaos from today Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THOUSANDS of Scots are facing commuter chaos for up to SIX WEEKS as bus services are axed over strike action. Around 430 Stagecoach bus drivers are going on all-out strike from today (June 9) in a dispute over pay. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A spokesperson for Stagecoach said the strike action was "regrettable" Credit: Reuters Drivers, backed by union Unite The Union, previously rejected a four percent pay rise offer outright by 98 percent, because they were being asked to work longer hours, take longer unpaid breaks and potentially lose up to one week's annual leave. As a result commuters are being told to brace themselves for six weeks of continuous action starting on June 9 and lasting until July 21. Travellers based in and around Ayrshire will be affected as the action involves staff from depots in Ayr, Ardrossan, Arran and Kilmarnock, servicing passengers across bus routes across Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and Glasgow. The bus depots in Dumfries and Galloway are not involved the strike action. The union said the current pay offer is "unacceptable" and claimed it would leave the drivers among the poorest paid across Stagecoach's UK operations. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: 'Stagecoach West Scotland is taking our members for a ride because they are profitable company. "The pay offer on the table leaves them the poorest paid drivers across Stagecoach's UK operations. "That is simply unacceptable. Unite will back our drivers all the way in their fight for better jobs, pay and conditions.' A spokesperson for Stagecoach said the strike action was "regrettable". They said: "Unite the Union has confirmed plans to take industrial action on Friday 6 June and from Monday 9 June, daily for up to 6 weeks. As a result, there will be disruptions to our bus services on these days. Man charged over fans' street rammy after Aberdeen-Celtic Scottish Cup final "Industrial action will take place over driver pay for our employees based at depots in Ayr, Ardrossan, Arran, and Kilmarnock. "Regrettably, the industrial action will disrupt our services and inconvenience our customers. As we play a crucial role in helping people stay connected with their communities, we plan to operate a limited service with the drivers available to us. "We're working hard to minimise the impact of this disruption, but unfortunately, the limited services we're running will affect customers travelling in and around Ayrshire. "We're very sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding."
Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic season ticket holder caught carrying knife into match after attacking cop
Sohal has been banned him from all football matches at home or abroad for one year A CELTIC fan held by police for shouting at Hearts supporters assaulted a sergeant and was caught with a knife. Rohan Sohal, 25, attacked Bobby Fisher at Celtic Park on September 14 2024. Advertisement 2 The attack happened at Celtic Park in September 2024 Credit: Getty 2 Sohal pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to the assault on sergeant Fisher Credit: Spindrift The Hoops hosted their Edinburgh counterparts that day in a game which Brendan Rodgers' side won 2-0. Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that season ticket holder Sohal was noted to be under the influence of alcohol by the police. Prosecutor Ross Gunn said: "He swore and was roaring towards the away fans." Police officers and stewards attempted to engage with Sohal, of Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, and warned him about his conduct. Advertisement Mr Gunn stated: "Police officers tried to re-engage with Sohal and he struck sergeant Fisher to the right arm with his hand." Sohal was removed from the stadium and was later searched. A black handled lock back knife was recovered from his left jacket pocket. In reply to caution and charge, Sohal said: "I did push the guy's hand away." Advertisement Sohal pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to the assault on sergeant Fisher. He also admitted a separate charge of having a knife in Celtic Park without a reasonable excuse or lawful authority. Man charged over fans' street rammy after Aberdeen-Celtic Scottish Cup final Sohal's lawyer told the court that his client was "utterly ashamed" and that he had the blade on him as he attended the match after he finished working opening boxes. Sheriff Thomas Ward fined Sohal £715 and banned him from all football matches at home or abroad for one year. Advertisement The sheriff remarked: "Think of the money he will save not paying for a season ticket." Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
