Bus strikes and lockouts aside - Capital commuters were already on edge about Wellington's unreliable bus network.
The city's mayor is encouraging drivers and NZ Bus to strike a fair deal during mediation this week.
The Tramways Union and NZ Bus have been locked in bitter negotiations for months over a new collective agreement.
It's only adding to the woes of an already troubled bus system.
Wellington's Mayor Andy Foster spoke to Corin Dann