Think Dublin Bus is to begin strike action on Thursday? Think again

If you're a regular Dublin Bus user, you'll be well aware that industrial action means services will come to a standstill for six days across September.

But did you know that in preparation for the first day of strike action on Thursday September 8th, service will actually terminate from 9pm on Wednesday September 7th?

According to Newstalk, Dublin Bus have advised customers of this change to schedule, saying they have "no option but to terminate all routes at [9pm] on Wednesday night."

Everyone who uses Dublin Bus! For the strike, service stops at 9pm on Wednesday, not first thing on Thursday. Be careful.

— Jenerally Speaking (@Jen_Carey_) September 6, 2016

Elaborating on the plans, they explain that final departures on all routes will be "up to and including' 9pm, to ensure 'safe and secure' return of buses to depots."

Despite talks last Friday, those involved failed to resolve issues surrounding drivers' pay wages, and Dublin Bus has urged drivers not to commit to strike action.

I commute to/from work daily on @dublinbus, strike will put me out BUT drivers are entitled to fight for a better std of living. #liveline

— Paul Cawley (@paul_cawley) September 6, 2016

"Dublin Bus has urged trade unions not to engage in this industrial action which will cause unnecessary inconvenience to customers," they advised.

"We will continue to make every endeavour to avoid any disruption to services and find a resolution to the matter." the company said.

Urgh, we feel a meltdown coming on.