Allegations tonight that Tauranga bus drivers are facing racial abuse and death threats from local school boys hanging out at the city's transport hub.
Bay of Plenty Regional council says there's been vandalism of buses and public facilities and threats of violence directed at the public too.
Today the council met with Tauranga Boys College and says college staff are making regular visits to the Willow street bus interchange after school to talk to students gathering there.
Police have also pumped up patrols in the area.
First Union Organiser Graham Mckean talks to Lisa Owen.
