Regional industrial officer Eric Holmes said that the strike would start at 12.01 on Saturday, May 25, and end at 23.59 on Wednesday, June 5.

‘The drivers do not take this action lightly and understand this will cause disruption to a large number of people. Unfortunately, however, the drivers feel they have no option other than to take this strike action in order to get the DCCL to listen to their proposals,’ said Mr Holmes.


The drivers have today put forward settlement proposals, which if accepted by government will bring the dispute to an end.

Mr Holmes claims the dispute is not over the pay cut, which has been accepted by the drivers.

‘The main reason is the increase in driving time which results in drivers having to drive for four and half hours without a drink or a toilet break. This could have significant health consquences and is unreasonable,’ he said.



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