Last updated on 27 August 2025
Strikes are set for Friday 29th August and Monday 1st September, affecting First Bus services across west, northwest, and southwest London – including nearly all routes in Chessington (except the 465).
If the strikes go ahead, disruption will run:
• 5am Friday 29th August to 5am Saturday 30th August
• 5am Monday 1st September to 5am Tuesday 2nd September
Affected routes: 13, 18, 23, 31, 33, 49, 65, 70, 71, 72, 85, 94, 105, 110, 116, 117, 148, 203, 216, 218, 220, 224, 235, 272, 281, 283, 290, 293, 295, 371, 406, 411, 418, 419, 423, 440, 452, 467, 613, 662, 665, 681, 696, C1, E3, H22, H37, H98, K1, K2, K3, K4, K5
N18, N31, N33, N65, N72
The strikes are over a dispute in unpaid backdated holiday pay owed since December, according to Unite the Union.
Transport for London (TfL) warns of little or no service on strike-affected routes, and heavier demand on others. Check before you travel and plan ahead using your usual travel tools. TfL’s Journey Planner can help plan your route by public transport, cycling or walking.