Translink has suspended a number of services and made changes to others, after recent trouble in Rathcoole and Newtownards.
Following the unrest that has seen two drivers suffer hijackings and buses burned and destroyed, Translink said it has met with its Trade Union colleagues to review Metro bus services in Belfast and Ulsterbus services in some areas across Northern Ireland.
Director of Service Operations Ian Campbell said: “We utterly condemn this incident.
"The safety of our passengers and employees is paramount and our highest concern. Our staff want to provide essential public transport to keep society connected. But this attack on our people and services is simply unacceptable.
"As such, from today, Monday November 8, from 6.30pm some evening bus services will be suspended while other routes will be adjusted."
The changes are as follows:
- Metro corridors 1, 2, 4, 11, 12 will be suspended.
- Metro Corridors 3, 5-10, will operate as normal with some diversions.
- The majority of Ulsterbus services will operate as scheduled with some localised adjustments.
- Glider services will operate as normal with some diversions to the East.
- Rail Services will operate as normal.
Mr Campbell added: “We are very mindful of everyone’s safety and understand the level of concern expressed by our staff and their families.
"We will work closely with the PSNI, the local community, our unions and all stakeholders as we monitor this difficult situation. Our plans will always put safety first as we work towards reinstating essential public transport for those who rely on us.
"This situation is very changeable, and we would encourage people to frequently visit www.translink.co.uk or follow us on Twitter or call the contact centre on 028 90 66 66 30 to get the latest service information before they travel.
"We would like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and continued support as we strive to deliver bus services throughout Northern Ireland."
Some bus drivers staged a walkout this morning in solidarity with colleagues who have been targeted in the recent hijackings.
The drivers gathered in the grounds of Belfast City Hall on Monday, hours after four masked men, armed with a hammer and a bottle of petrol, boarded a bus near the Rathcoole estate in Newtownabbey.
The driver and passengers were ordered off, and the vehicle was set alight.
Last Monday, a bus was hijacked and burned in Newtownards, in an apparent protest against the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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