Arriva Cymru drivers have accepted a pay offer in a move that now removes the strike threat.
Bus drivers from six depots voted for industrial action last month and 400 walked out in November to start a five week strike that paralysed Arriva services in North Wales and Chester.
It came as union leaders said North Wales staff are paid £1.80 less an hour than colleagues in North West England.
But it was suspended after four days when Arriva came back with an improved offer, which went to ballot two weeks ago.
Unite recommended approval and the ballot closed today - with drivers accepting the new offer.
Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said: “This deal achieves Unites aim of securing a £12 per hour for our members at Arriva Cymru. It is another example of Unite showing that it is not prepared to accept poverty pay rates for our members. We will build upon this deal as we continue our fight to improve terms and conditions across the Welsh transport sector."
Jo Goodchild, Unite Regional Officer, added: “Our members were united during this dispute and have received their reward with a greatly improved pay offer. Unite is extremely proud of the way Arriva drivers stood strong and united throughout this dispute.
"This strike has highlighted the scourge of low pay, not just within Arriva Cymru but across the Welsh transport sector. With deregulation of passenger transport coming to an end in Wales we have called upon Welsh Government to use the opportunity to introduce a system of sectoral bargaining. Through this we can work to end the continuous race to the bottom which has driven down pay rates over the years."
