Brisbane bus drivers will refuse to collect fares for the rest of the working week after the council and union again failed to negotiate a new enterprise agreement.

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union met with Brisbane City Council on Tuesday to discuss a resolution a lengthy dispute over pay, rostering and safety issues.

Union-aligned bus drivers will not collect fares this week. Credit:Michelle Smith

RTBU spokesman Tom Brown said there had been some progress made but there was not enough "advancement" to stop this week's industrial action.

Unionised drivers had originally planned to offer free to travel to commuters all day on Wednesday and Thursday.