Thousands of Auckland bus users to be hit by drivers’ strike tomorrow

About 700 Auckland bus trips are expected to be affected in tomorrow's strike by drivers. Photo / Michael CraigAbout 700 Auckland bus trips are expected to be affected in tomorrow's strike by drivers. Photo / Michael CraigUp to 700 bus trips are due to be affected by a drivers’ strike in Auckland on Monday. Auckland Transport’s executive general manager of public transport services, Stacey van der Putten, said it was given short notice by NZ Bus and union representatives. “Our teams have also worked to source significant additional funding from both Auckland Council and the Government, which has meant Auckland’s bus drivers have received a number of meaningful increases to their wages.