AROUND 1,600 London United bus drivers are being balloted for strike action over pay and other issues, the Unite union said today.

The drivers, based at seven garages providing services across south, west and central London, are in dispute over pay and other issues.

They have rejected a 4 per cent pay offer, which the union says is a real-terms pay cut.

The drivers are also angry that the scheduling agreement and enhancement to terms and conditions put forward by London United are inadequate.

London United is part of the French state-owned RATP Group, which had a turnover of €6.5 billion (£5.51bn) in 2023.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Our members are sick and tired of their employer trying to suppress their pay.

“RATP Group brings in billions but is offering London United drivers a real-terms pay cut on top of putting forward working conditions that are not fit for purpose.

“Unite is offering maximum support to our members at London United.”

The ballot for strike action will close on July 22.