Danny Vaughan, TfGM’s chief network officer, said: “This positive announcement means that the 190 bus routes we expected to be disrupted should now run as normal.
“Given the timing of the decision, there may still be limited disruption on some bus services across Greater Manchester this weekend.”
He advised people to plan ahead and check for updates before travelling.
Unite regional officer Colin Hayden said the drivers had received an improved pay offer following negotiations with the companies and had suspended strike action to allow members to vote on whether or not to accept the deal.
Pending the outcome of the ballot, further strikes by the drivers on 18, 23 and 24 October could still go ahead, he added.