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TfL installs temporary toilets for bus drivers on six routes
Temporary toilets have been installed for bus drivers on six London routes lacking facilities at termini. Transport for London plans to build 53 new toilet buildings over the next three years, while the Unite union urges quicker progress.
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Mayor rejects bus driver rights, pledges toilets and air conditioning
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has rejected calls for a formal Bus Driver Bill of Rights in Transport for London contracts. He announced plans for toilets on all routes and air conditioning in all cabins by May 2027, alongside further investment in driver facilities.
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TfL to build 53 new toilets for bus drivers
Transport for London (TfL) will construct 53 new toilet facilities for bus drivers over the next three years. This initiative is part of a broader £6 million investment in driver welfare for the current financial year, aiming to ensure suitable facilities are available on all London bus routes.
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London buses to get air conditioning by 2027
All Transport for London buses will be fitted with air conditioning by May 2027, following industrial action by drivers concerned about cabs reaching over 40C. UV protective film will also be installed.
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Buses & Trams · LondonArriva London bus drivers end strike threat after AC deal
Arriva London North bus drivers have called off planned industrial action following a new agreement that includes fitting air conditioning in some buses by May 2027. The deal also sets a 35-minute limit for working with broken heating or cooling systems.
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Buses & Trams · LondonLondon Assembly demands bus driver rights as heat complaints hit record
The London Assembly has called for a 'Bill of Rights' for bus drivers after a record number of complaints about overheated buses last year. Drivers say they face fatigue, poor toilet access and extreme temperatures, while TfL insists existing laws and contracts protect them.
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Buses & Trams · LondonTfL to install fatigue sensors in buses after drivers report 13-day stretches
Transport for London will install fatigue-detection cameras in buses by next year, following reports of drivers working up to 13 consecutive days with limited breaks. A Unite survey revealed 48% of drivers had a fatigue-related close call in the past year, prompting calls for schedule reforms.
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