London commuters face disruption as bus drivers plan seven days of strikes

Warnings of heavy road congestion, with action by Abellio and Metroline staff likely to coincide with rail stoppages

Passengers have been warned to expect disruption as strikes by thousands of bus drivers in London will affect routes for seven days in December.

Drivers in the Unite union at two employers, Abellio and Metroline, will strike for three days from Thursday 1 to Saturday 3 December in disputes over pay.