VIDEO: A bagpiper led Stagecoach bus drivers on a march through Cwmbran town centre

Striking bus drivers in Cwmbran were led on a march through Cwmbran town centre by a bagpiper today.

A Father Christmas waves a red flag — Bus driver Nicholas Young dressed up as Father Christmas.

Stagecoach South Wales workers are on day three of industrial action over a pay dispute. Talks were due to restart today between the union Unite Cymru and the bus company. This morning’s protest outside the depot attracted around 150 people. The increased numbers were due to drivers from Blackwood and Brynmawr wanting to show their support to their union representatives at the meeting in Cwmbran.

At around 11.15am a bagpiper started to play and some of the crowd began to follow him towards the stairs in Morrisons car park where they walked up them and past Harvester and Vue Cinema. The group of around 70 people the walked into town through the bus station. They turned right at Home Bargains and down North Walk before making their way back to the depot.

Cwmbran Life has asked Stagecoach South Wales and Unite Cymru for an update following today’s talks.

WATCH a video of the bagpiper leading the march through Cwmbran town centre

A bagpiper played outside the Stagecoach South Wales depot in Cwmbran

Visit Cwmbran Life’s Facebook page to watch a one-hour video of today’s protest.

A Father Christmas and a bagpiper lead a march — The group walked past Vue Cinema and Harvester

Stagecoach South Wales’ services during the strike

Keep an eye on the company’s website and Twitter account for updates each day on how services are affected.

There are disruptions to most services across Blackwood, Brynmawr, Pontypool & Cwmbran due to strike action from members of the Unite union

Services X24 & 151 are running limited services, check the details here > https://t.co/15bR1T8JZd pic.twitter.com/3jE9m8GwDI

— Stagecoach South Wales (@StagecoachWales) October 21, 2021