Three days of bus strikes are set to take place this month across London.

A number of routes in Richmond will be affected.

The striking drivers are employed by three bus operators owned by RATP Group.

Trade union Unite the Union said its drivers are facing pay cuts of £2,500: "The dispute is a result of RATP seeking to use the Covid-19 pandemic as cover to slash the pay and conditions of drivers. The drivers face cuts in pay of £2,500 per annum, cutting pay to 2015 rates, with workers expected to work far longer for the lower pay rates."

There is planned strike action beginning tomorrow (Wednesday, March 17), as well as on the two remaining Wednesdays of the month (March 24 and 31).

The London Sovereign routes that would be affected are: 79, 142, 183, 251, 258, 288, 303, 326, 395, 398, 642, N5, H9, H10, H11, H12, H14, H17, H18 and H19.

The London United route affected are: 18, 33, 65, 70, 71, 72, 85, 94, 110, 111, 116, 148, 203, 216, 220, 223, 224, 265, 266, 281, 283, 371, 406, 411, 418, 419, 423, 440, 613, 662, 665, 671, 681, 696, 697, 465, N18, N33, N65, N266, C1, H22, H32, H37, H98, K1, K2, K3, K4, K5 and S3.

The Quality Line routes that would be affected are: 293, 404, 413, 463, 467, 470, 633 and S1.

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There may be limited service on these routes and passengers have been urged to check before they travel.

Transport for London said: "We urge Unite the Union and RATP Dev London to find a resolution to this dispute as soon as possible.

"If further strike action goes ahead, we will be doing everything possible to reduce the disruption, but customers should check before they travel and allow more time for their journeys, while remembering the Government's requirement to continue to stay at home if they can."

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