First Cymru

Bus strikes across South West Wales come to an end after deal agreed

The long-running dispute that brought disruption to bus services across South West Wales has finally been resolved, with First Cymru…

Unite confirms suspension of First Cymru bus strike after improved pay offer

Strike action by First Cymru bus drivers, due to begin on Thursday 20 November, has been suspended following an improved…

Neath Port Talbot Council leader says First Cymru bus strike postponed

Neath Port Talbot Council leader Cllr Steve Hunt says the First Cymru bus strike has been postponed until 7 December,…

‘Underpaid’ First Cymru drivers set for continuous strike as union demands ACAS talks

Unite accuses First Cymru of delaying negotiations and calls for ACAS mediation, with a six‑day countdown to a walkout running…

Swansea MS meets First Bus to discuss future of city’s transport network

South Wales West MS Tom Giffard has met with First Bus to discuss the future of Swansea’s transport network, welcoming…

First Cymru warns of festive disruption as strike dispute escalates

First Cymru has criticised Unite’s decision to stage two months of strike action, warning that bus services across south and…

First Cymru strike dispute deepens as Unite accuses company of “union‑busting”

Unite says drivers have been left “furious” at stalled pay talks and the refusal to pay back‑pay, as continuous strike…

Security fears over Carmarthenshire’s Yutong buses as UK launches probe

Eight electric buses running between Carmarthen and Aberystwyth are part of a UK Government investigation into whether Chinese‑made vehicles could…

First Cymru bus strikes set to continue into January as dispute escalates

Unite has confirmed that strike action by First Cymru bus drivers will now continue from 20 November through to 21…

First Cymru bus strikes confirmed as workers reject latest pay offer

Bus services across South West Wales are set for further disruption after drivers at First Cymru rejected a revised pay…