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Strikes & Disruption · North LondonArriva North London bus strikes postponed after improved offer
Planned industrial action by over 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers on September 4 has been postponed. The dispute concerned unacceptable temperatures on buses. An improved offer has been made and will now be put to a member ballot.
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Buses & Trams · North LondonArriva bus drivers strike over cab temperatures
Over 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers, members of Unite the Union, are striking from August 25 to 28. They are protesting dangerous cab temperatures during heatwaves, which Unite claims can exceed 40°C. Further strike dates are planned for September and October.
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Strikes & Disruption · North London1,500 Arriva bus drivers strike over 40°C cab heat in North London
More than 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers began strike action on 14 August 2026, protesting cab temperatures exceeding 40°C. The union Unite says cooling systems reduce heat by only 2-3°C, risking driver health. Strikes continue until October, coinciding with Piccadilly line closures.
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Buses & Trams · London1,500 Arriva bus drivers to strike from 14 August disrupting 40 routes
Over 1,500 Arriva London North bus drivers will strike from 4 am on 14 August, disrupting more than 40 routes across north, east and central London. Transport for London expects little or no service on affected routes during the walkouts, which continue through October.
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Strikes & Disruption · North LondonArriva bus drivers in Barnet and north London to strike over cab heat risks
More than 1,500 Arriva bus drivers will strike on 22 days between 14 August and 20 October 2026 over unsafe cab temperatures. Unite the union says Arriva has ignored repeated warnings, while the company says it is investing in long-term fixes.
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