ARRIVA bus strike action will be suspended from Friday, July 15 as an ‘act of good faith’.

All-out strike action, involving members of Unite, the UK’s leading union, resumed today after members rejected the company’s latest pay offer.

However, following the resumption of the industrial action, Unite has received assurances from senior managers at Arriva that a new substantial offer, which could be sufficient to resolve the dispute, was being prepared. Negotiations will begin on Friday.

Unite regional officer Phil Bown said: “As an act of good faith Unite will suspend strike action from this Friday. This should give sufficient space and time for a new offer to be negotiated.”

Strike action was announced late last night with drivers striking from 2am this morning.

Thousands of commuters have been impacted by the strike, with many left stranded.

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin said: “I’m pleased to hear that the strike at Arriva will be lifted on Friday.

“Four weeks without buses has had a major impact on the people of Wakefield, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike and South Leeds.

“Having spoken to both Unite and Arriva on a regular basis, I am hopeful a resolution will be found over the next couple of days, and I can get back to planning the transformation of the network I know that the people of West Yorkshire need and deserve.”