BY DAKOTA TAIT
Newcastle bus drivers have ended their industrial action, after operator Keolis Downer reached an in-principle agreement with the union.
It's understood, the company has agreed to a seven percent pay increase over two years, from November in 2022 and 2023, and will also be backpaid a three percent rise from last November.
Ten other conditions have also been included to ease the work-life balance for members.
Keolis Downer originally offered a 10.5 percent pay rise over four years.
Rail, Tram and Bus Union members are set to vote, to accept or reject the offer.
