Drivers working for First Bus in Bristol are now on strike
'It's not an easy job' - Staff justify strike action
Union bosses say negotiations broke down again on Monday leading to the strike action
The four-day walk out is over pay, and will see bus services in the city reduced
Negotiations between First Bus and Unite have been ongoing for months
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Bea Swallow
BBC News, Bristol
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The industrial action follows pay negotiations between First Bus and the Unite union.
Unite says drivers have faced below-inflation pay rises for the past three years and are now calling for a fair and sustainable wage agreement.
The union claims the company has put "profits over people", and "can afford to come back with an improved offer".
First Bus says it is "disappointed" by the walkout, external, and insisted the latest offer on the table is the "full and final" figure.
Negotiations are ongoing but no resolution has been reached yet.
Badgerline bus services, which cover the areas around the city, will operate as normal after drivers on those routes accepted the pay offer.
Bea Swallow
BBC News, Bristol
Around 600 First West of England drivers - who operate Cityline buses out of Bristol's Lawrence Hill and Hengrove depots are on strike from 0700 this morning until Friday night.
These depots serve inner-city bus routes as well as Bristol Airport and the local universities.
All services in Bath and North East Somerset, Wells, Weston-super-Mare and the wider North Somerset area will still operate and are not impacted by the strikes.
Transport officials are advising passengers to check routes before travelling and allow extra time for their journeys.
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Bea Swallow
BBC News, Bristol
Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage of the industrial action taking place in Bristol this week.
We'll be bringing you the latest updates as bus services across the city are disrupted in a row over pay.
Expect delays, route changes and reduced services on all affected routes. We'll be also be hearing from those directly impacted by the walkout.
