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WorldMayor of London admits bus driver rules 'not fit for purpose'
The Mayor of London has acknowledged current bus driver regulations are inadequate, following reports of drivers working in extreme heat without proper cooling. He has ordered Transport for London to review protections but has not committed to specific legislation for bus drivers.
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WorldLondon bus drivers report 43C cabs and pay cuts for refusing unsafe buses
London bus drivers report cab temperatures reaching 43C, three-hour gaps without toilet access, and pay deductions for refusing to drive buses without air-conditioning. MyLondon has launched a campaign to enshrine five rights in TfL contracts, while TfL’s director of buses says a proposed ‘Bill of Rights’ would not change conditions.
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