Angry bus drivers burnt tyres and protested outside the Algoa Bus Company offices on Friday morning, demanding short-time pay.

Police on the scene made use of stun grenades so fire department personnel could make their way through to extinguish the flames.

Stranded commuters who depend on bus services daily had to fork out extra cash for taxis or make alternative plans to get to work on Friday after Algoa Bus Company suspended its services in the metro.