THERE will be no further bus strike action in Bradford for at least the next ten days, union representatives have said.

The union insists the primary reason for the industrial action is the transfer of part of the 576 bus service from Bradford to Halifax which it claims has costs eight jobs. First denies the claim.

But First insists they will be available for "meaningful discussion" to resolve the issue and prevent any further strike action in the future.

A Unite spokesman said: "We are not planning a strike at the moment, whatsoever.

"There is no further strike action planned for at least the next ten days.

"We have to give seven days notice of any strike and it would be in the public interest for us to let them know.

Last month's strike saw 380 Unite members walk out causing the cancellation of services across the Bradford district, including more than 40 which take pupils to and from schools.

Paul Matthews, managing director for First in West Yorkshire, said: "I welcome the suggestion from the union there are no immediate plans to cause further disruption - particularly at this time of year during the school exams.

"We remain available for meaningful discussion and I hope we can reach a full resolution without causing any further disruption to our customers.

"I've reaffirmed our position to union representatives that First is absolutely committed to Bradford with new buses on the way, additional drivers being recruited and confirmation that we meet high standards of maintenance on our buses shown by our MOT pass rate at over 99 per cent."