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WorkingConditions
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- Local News · New Barnet
North London bus drivers resume strike over cab cooling
More than 1,500 bus drivers in North London and Essex are resuming industrial action from August 25th. Unite members rejected Arriva's latest offer, citing inadequate cooling systems in bus cabs during heatwaves which they believe pose safety risks.
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WorldBus Driver Claims Pay Docked Over Faulty Air Conditioning
A London bus driver claims his pay was docked for refusing to drive a bus with faulty air conditioning during a 34C heatwave on July 29, 2026. He alleges his employer, Transport UK, ignored directives from the Mayor of London and TfL regarding driver safety in hot conditions.
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WorldBarnet Bus Drivers Face Extreme Heat
Bus drivers in Barnet and across London are reporting dangerously high temperatures in their cabs, with some reaching 40C. Faulty air conditioning and concerns over safety are leading to calls for improved working conditions and a 'Bill of Rights'.
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