More than 400-thousand commuters could face travel chaos in the capital tomorrow if strike action at Dublin Bus contiunes. 

The industrial action is entering it's second day today after employees downed tools at midnight on Saturday following the introduction of nearly 12 million euro worth of cuts.

A spokesperson for Dublin Bus is calling for drivers to return to work saying strike action won't solve the fact that the cuts have to be made to save the company.

Dermot O'Leary of the National Bus and Rail Union says union reps are prepared to sit down and talk but no offer of talks has been made:

Meanwhile, Transpot Minister Leo Varadkar has said it's up to management and unions to find a solution to the row that's led to the action, and he won't be drawn into the debate.

Mark Doyle is a bus driver in the city, he says Dublin Bus employees have put up with enough already:

The Irish Small and Medium Enterprise Association has added it's voice to the argument saying the economy is set to suffer if a resolution isn't found soon.

It's estimated that the industrial action could cause losses of up to €3.5 million to the economy while tourism and Ireland's reputation could be damaged.