Former Golden Arrow Bus Services inspectors say they were dismissed on December 17, 2025 following a strike they believed was legally protected, leaving many without income, bonuses and medical aid just days before Christmas.
After decades of working for Golden Arrow Bus Services, some of the 19 dismissed inspectors say they are now battling financial stress, loss of medical aid and uncertainty about their future after being fired just days before Christmas following a strike they believed was legally protected.
The inspectors, who asked to remain anonymous, were dismissed on December 17, 2025 after participating in what the company classified as an unprotected strike. The workers claim they acted on the advice and mandate of their union, the Transport and Omnibus Workers Union (TOWU), which allegedly assured them that all procedures had been followed and that a valid strike certificate had been issued.
TOWU declined to comment on the allegations.
"We have no comment on this," the union said when approached for comment.
