Drivers working for First Bus in Greater Manchester have accepted a new deal following industrial action. The 20 per cent pay increase, agreed by members of the Unite union, raises hourly pay from £15 to £16, backdated to April 1, 2025. The deal means that First Bus drivers, previously the lowest paid in the region, will now see a significant boost to their earnings. But Stagecoach drivers based in Oldham, Stockport, and Middleton rejected a new pay offer and will continue their strike. READ MORE:More than 1,900 drivers at Metroline and Stagecoach are now set to strike on October 10, 11, 13, 18, 23, and 24.