Disruption to bus services have been axed after a new pay deal was put on the table.

The planned strikes by First Bus Solent drivers were due to take place this week.

But an offer has been agreed between Unite the Union members and management at the bus operator.

Simon Goff, managing director at First Bus Solent said: “We are delighted to have agreed an offer with our Unite colleagues, and that they have suspended their industrial action immediately.

“Unite the Union has confirmed it will recommend our latest pay offer to its members in a ballot next week.

“We would like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding throughout our determined efforts to end this dispute.

“Our team remains focused on delivering excellent services in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport and the wider region.”

This comes after regional officer for Unite Ian Woodland claimed Simon Goff had “refused to even enter into negotiations since December.”

Industrial action was due to take place from March 3 to 7 and March 10 to 11.