7% for Brighton bus drivers

New rates of pay at Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company represent an increase of 7%. The new 'OPO' drivers' rate (one-person operation) for a 39-hour week is £283.92.

Day rates (39 hours)

OPO driver 283.92

Non ticket machine driver 250.98

Trainee driver 222.48

Coach driver 258.40

Leading hand 248.43

Cleaner 211.17

Skilled Fitter 353.00

Travel Sales Clerk 271.55

Cashier 308.75

Storekeeper 265.95

Driving Instructor 349.60

Supervisor 374.45

Engineering Supervisor 459.80

Staged pay deal depends on success

Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company

Private sector

Location: Brighton and Hove

No. covered: 500

Increase: 7%

Length of agreement: 1 year

Date: 3 February 2002

Hours: 39

Holidays: 25 + 8 public