North West Bus Service Changes due to Coronavirus outbreak

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RE: North West Bus Service Changes due to Coronavirus outbreak

(06/04/2020 09:23)wirralbus Wrote:  Furloughed drivers can not be used within 3 weeks of going on furlough though , so the bus companies have to be able to maintain service levels at the point the company put a furlough into place.

Though cant see an upturn in the next three weeks can you ?

There's rumours the lockdown will last until 31st May and even then there may be some restrictions in place for longer. Hence, bus companies can furlough drivers until 31st May and then if the lockdown gets lifted on 25th May they could recall them - as furlough can be terminated early and furloughed workers are still suppose to call in sick so that their employer is aware they can't be recalled until they recover from their illness.