More than 1,600 London bus drivers are set to strike this month over pay at the same time during Tube workers' walkout. 

It comes as drivers that are members of the Unite union and employees of London United will take action on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20.


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The first of the dates coincided with the strikes previously announced by both London Overground and Underground workers. 

Leaving commuters to expect travel chaos across the capital as all major transport links will be impacted.

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Sharing the news Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “The workers’ parent company RATP is fabulously wealthy and it can fully afford to pay our members a decent wage increase.

“Unite’s members play a crucial role in keeping London moving and they are not going to accept seeing their pay constantly eroded."

Adding: "Our members at London United will receive the union’s complete support until this dispute is resolved and a fair pay offer secured."

Workers based at seven depots will be impacted by the strikes, including those in Shepherd's Bush, Hounslow, Fulwell, Tolworth, Park Royal, Hounslow Heath and Stamford Brook.

It comes after the union said drivers were offered a pay increase of 3.6% for the current year and 4.2% for 2023.