Bus passengers face uncertainty again next week, with another strike ballot by First Bradford drivers.

The ballot over the final offer by management on pay and conditions will go on all day Thursday.

If the crews reject the offer buses will again be off the road for 24 hours from midnight Thursday through to Friday.

The bus crews decided at a general meeting during their strike yesterday to go to ballot again on the same offer.

Ronnie Morrison, regional official of the Transport and General Workers Union, said notice of the ballot had to be given under union rules and it would be impossible to hold it sooner.

The dispute is over the pay structure which means long-serving staff earn far higher rates than newcomers doing the same job.

The union has recommended workers accept the offer but drivers say it still does not meet their needs.

First Bradford managing director Andy Campbell said: "We are hopeful the offer will now be accepted, avoiding any future industrial action. The result of the ballot will be announced at 6pm on Thursday."

First Bradford contact numbers (01274) 734833, 759538, 759512, 759505, and 759509 will give a recorded message with the result after 6pm on Thursday.

Staff will be at the Interchange and posters will be displayed.