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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Paul Britton

Minute's silence for bus drivers and staff who have died of coronavirus

Buses across Greater Manchester will come to a stop at 11am for a minutes silence in memory of drivers and staff who have fallen victim to coronavirus.

The national event has been organised by the union Unite.

Stagecoach Greater Manchester said drivers would pull their buses over where safe to do so to observe the tribute.

Piccadilly Gardens (STEVE ALLEN)

They wrote on Twitter: "Please join us in a one minute silence at 11am today.

"Our drivers will be pulling their vehicles over where safe to do so to pay respect to transport workers who have lost their lives and those currently suffering with coronavirus."

It's understood other Greater Manchester-based bus companies were also observing the silence.

On Monday, Transport for London announced 18 employees had died after being infected with Covid-19, including 12 bus workers.

A notice sent by Unite out to the industry says: "London bus workers have lost colleagues to Covid-19.

"Every death is a tragedy for our friends. We shall remember them.

"This Friday, stand in their honour."

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