Bus company Go North East has refuted reports that its higher-standard vehicles have been sent across the country to the North West.
The allegations were made by unions, with parent group Go Ahead having recently won a major contract in the area. Go North East also revealed it had not been notified of any official ballot for strike action after Unite the Union warned members could walk out after a a row with the firm over safety and treatment of staff.
The allegations were made by unions, with parent group Go Ahead having recently won a major contract in the area. Go North East also revealed it had not been notified of any official ballot for strike action after Unite the Union warned members could walk out after a a row with the firm over safety and treatment of staff.
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00:00Bus company Go North East has refuted reports that its higher standard vehicles have been
00:05sent across the country to the north-west. The allegations were made by unions with pairing
00:10group Go Ahead having recently won a major contract in the area.
00:14Go North East also revealed it had not been notified of any official ballot for strike
00:18action after Unite the Union warned members could walk out after a row with the firm over
00:23safety and treatment of staff.
00:26The union claimed this week that drivers and engineers at depots in Tyneside, Northumberland
00:30and County Durham have been threatened with dismissal, suspended and sent home from work
00:34when health and safety issues are raised.
00:37Go North East has insisted that the safety of passengers is the company's top priority.
00:41A spokesperson for Go North East said Go North East is committed to ensuring the highest
00:45safety standards at all times.
00:47At all our depots we have strict safety policies and procedures in place which are in line
00:52with the latest industry standards and recommendations. These safety protocols ensure the protection
00:57of both drivers and passengers.