Commuters in Richmond and across the borough are being warned to expect major disruption later this week as bus drivers employed by First Bus plan strike action.

If the walkouts go ahead, services in west, northwest and southwest London will be severely affected on the following dates:

• From 5am on Friday, 29 August until 5am on Saturday, 30 August 2025
• From 5am on Monday, 1 September until 5am on Tuesday, 2 September 2025

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed there will be little or no service on affected routes.

Buses not directly involved in the strikes are expected to be much busier than usual as passengers seek alternatives.

Within Richmond borough, several routes are on the strike list:

• 33 – serving Richmond town centre, East Sheen, Barnes and Twickenham
• 65 – running through Kew, Richmond town, Petersham and Kingston
• 110 – linking Whitton with Hammersmith via Richmond Station
• 281 – serving Twickenham, Teddington and Kingston
• H37 – running from Hounslow through Isleworth to Richmond Bus Station

These routes are among dozens across the capital due to be affected, including night buses N18, N31, N33, N65 and N72.

TfL is urging passengers to:

• Use Tube and rail services where possible – these will run as normal.
• Walk or cycle for shorter journeys.
• Allow extra time if travel is essential.
• Plan ahead and check before you travel.

Up-to-date travel information will be available on the TfL website and through TfL Go.

First Bus London workers are striking due to a dispute over £30 million in unpaid backdated holiday pay owed since December, according to Unite the Union.

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