Bus services operated by NZ Bus on some of Auckland's busiest routes will be cancelled from Saturday as a result of ongoing strike action. NZ Bus had also requested strike action of not collecting fares be withdrawn by the unions. READ MORE:* Auckland bus strike: Fare-free travel continues ahead of talks on Monday* Auckland bus strike: 50 NZ Bus services cancelled during morning rush* South Auckland bus drivers offer free rides to protest low wages* Auckland bus services cut as drivers get more breaks in law change* Auckland bus services could be hit by new law on drivers' shift patterns and breaksAs a result of the ongoing action, services operated by NZ Bus will not run from Saturday. The cancellations escalate the dispute as NZ Bus will then face penalties imposed by AT, for failing to run services according to the timetable. Bus services operated by companies other than NZ Bus will continue as scheduled, along with train and ferry services.

Source: Stuff December 06, 2019 00:45 UTC