GWU criticises Transport Ministry for taking credit for revised routes

The General Worker’s Union (GWU) said the new routes coming into force on August 1 are based on ideas and past experiences of workers at Arriva and GWU representatives. It said that the government's statement had hinted the revised routes were the result of exercises by the government departments.

“The new routes are being introduced following complaints from both the public and experienced workers in the transport sector,” the GWU said in a statement, adding that the most important thing was that common sense has prevailed.

The union added that workers’ representatives within the company continue to maintain contact with Arriva officers to contribute ideas based on their experiences so things can improve.

“This factually shows that the GWU is doing its best to help Arriva solve the problems it’s been facing since it started operating the public transport service.”

The union went on to say that, together with Arriva, a new roaster has been designed and is expected that the new shift starts operating from Sunday, July 31.

“In the coming days, talks will also start between GWU and Arriva to discuss the workers’ first collective agreement.”