UPDATE: Strikes are postponed in light of new deal.

There are bus strikes again this week across London leaving a reduced service on a number of Richmond routes.

Industrial action is planned for Friday April 23 and Monday April 26.

Richmond is one of the areas most affected by the strikes.

The striking bus drivers are those operating from the Fulwell, Hounslow, Hounslow Heath, Park Royal, Shepherd's Bush, Stamford Brook and Tolworth garages.

Transport for London states that services will return to normal from 6am tomorrow Saturday April 24, and again from 6am Tuesday April 27.

The final day of industrial action is planned for Sunday, May 9.

Why is there industrial action?

Drivers employed by London United, a subsidiary of RATP group, are striking over changes to their contracts which they say could cost them £2,500 a year.

London United provides bus services in south and west London. The strike action is part of a long-running dispute over pay and "attacks" on workers' conditions.

Unite regional officer Michelle Braveboy said: "Unite's members are on strike today and will take further industrial action until RATP makes a fair and reasonable pay offer.

"Our members have worked throughout the pandemic, risking their health and that of their families and frankly the offer put forward by RATP is insulting."

Transport for London advised bus users to allow more time for their journey and travel at quieter times of day on strike days.

It said: "Where possible, consider walking or cycling to local destinations, or other transport alternatives. Santander cycles can be hired in Putney and Hammersmith for journeys into central London."

For live updates visit the TFL website or check your journey with the journey planner.