Labour Key Facts —The warning. Transport operators say ending the 6×1 shift could raise bus fares by up to 8%. —The reason. Payroll is about half of bus operators’ costs, and a shorter week means hiring more drivers. —The math. A 100-bus operation would need about 25% more drivers, lifting payroll costs 13% to 15%. […]

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