London bus drivers resume strike over heatwave working amid fears over air con deal
Summary
London bus drivers have restarted a strike due to concerns about working in hot temperatures and whether air conditioning improvements will be finished soon. About 1,500 drivers in north London and Essex are striking for four days, with more strikes planned later.Key Facts
- Around 1,500 Unite union members are striking from Tuesday to Friday over heat-related working conditions.
- Some drivers rejected an offer from bus company Arriva North London, feeling it did not fully fix the heat problem.
- Drivers say air conditioning in their buses only lowers temperatures by 2-3°C, while outside heat can go above 40°C.
- Drivers have reported health problems like heat exhaustion and dehydration due to excessive heat in bus cabs.
- Arriva North London has agreed on demands with union officials but some drivers still voted for strikes.
- Strikes began on 14 and 18 August and have caused delays and cancellations on over 40 bus routes.
- Arriva and Unite are part of a Transport for London taskforce trying to address extreme weather challenges.
- More strikes are planned for several days during September and October.
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