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- Buses & Trams · London
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.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 20 - Tube & Rail · All London
New campaign targets loud music on public transport
A new national campaign aims to curb loud music and videos on public transport. Local authorities will be given powers to issue fines of up to £100 for non-compliance, though unions argue this is insufficient to protect transport workers.
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TfL to launch its own bus company
Transport for London is establishing its own bus company, Buses for London, to operate some services directly. The move aims to increase control over reliability and safety, with profits reinvested into the network.
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TfL plans publicly-owned bus company
Transport for London (TfL) is exploring the creation of a publicly-owned bus company as part of its plan to reimagine the capital's bus network. The move aims to increase innovation, efficiency, and reinvest profits into public transport.
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Strikes & Disruption · GatwickGatwick assisted travel strikes suspended after improved pay offer
Planned strikes by 220 Unite union members providing assisted travel at Gatwick Airport have been suspended. Workers rejected a previous pay deal and will now consider an improved offer from employer Wilson James.
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Strikes & Disruption · GatwickGatwick assisted travel workers to strike over pay
More than 220 assisted travel workers at Gatwick Airport, employed by Wilson James, are set to strike for nine days in September over a rejected pay offer. The industrial action could cause delays for passengers requiring assistance with flights.
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Buses & Trams · North LondonArriva North London bus strikes called off after air con deal
Industrial action by Arriva North London bus drivers has been cancelled following a new agreement that includes fitting air conditioning to buses by May 2027. The dispute centred on working conditions during hot weather.
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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 · North LondonArriva bus strikes suspended as drivers vote on new offer
Planned strikes by Arriva bus drivers across North London, including Enfield, have been suspended while workers vote on a new deal. The Unite union paused action after negotiations with Arriva, but further strikes could resume on 25 August if the offer is rejected.
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Buses & Trams · All LondonArriva bus strike halts 43 routes across north and east London
More than 1,500 Arriva London North drivers began a 48-hour strike on 17 August, disrupting 43 bus routes. Transport for London warned of little or no service on affected routes, including the 19, 29, 34 and SL1, until the strike ended at 4am on 19 August.
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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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Buses & Trams · North LondonArriva bus drivers in Barnet-area garages to strike on 26 days between August and October 2026
More than 1,500 Arriva London bus drivers will strike on 26 dates from 14 August to 20 October 2026, disrupting services in Barnet-adjacent areas including Palmers Green, Edmonton and Enfield. The union demands improved working conditions amid extreme heat complaints.
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