After last minute talks averted a strike by drivers yesterday, Unite official Nick Corbel says that there may be further good news on Monday.

He said: ‘It is looking pretty hopeful, but I do not really want to say too much until after our members have met,’ he said. ‘It is hopeful that this matter (a dispute over pay) can be resolved.

‘It is unfortunate that we got to where we were, because nobody wants to be in that position.’