Bus passengers are advised that planned industrial action could affect First Manchester services in some areas of Greater Manchester on Tuesday 24 May.

Discussions between First’s management and the union Unite are ongoing but if a resolution is not reached, services in Oldham, Salford, Rochdale and Middleton and parts of North Manchester will be affected.

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have worked with First and other operators to ensure that dedicated school services, which are supported by TfGM, are able to run as a matter of priority.

Those whose journey could be affected should check before travelling on Tuesday to find out the latest information.”

If industrial action goes ahead the free city centre Metroshuttle services will not run on Tuesday 24 May.

Information will be posted at bus stops in affected areas and additional staff will be on hand at key interchanges to advise passengers.

For a list of services affected please visit the news section at www.firstgroup.com/greater-manchester. Follow @FirstManchester and @OfficialTfGM on Twitter, or call First on 0161 627 2929  (7am to 7pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 5pm Saturday).

For journey planning advice call Transport for Greater Manchester on 0161 244 1000. (7am-8pm, Monday to Friday, and 8am-8pm at weekends and bank holidays).