Summary
London bus drivers report that many buses are infested with cockroaches. Transport for London (TfL) is looking into the issue. Drivers are asking for better pest control measures and cleaner conditions.
Key Facts
- Drivers say a number of London buses and their rest areas have cockroach infestations.
- Images and videos show cockroaches on buses and in drivers' rest areas.
- Transport for London (TfL) states such problems are rare but is investigating the issue.
- Bus safety campaigners are calling for more frequent deep cleaning of buses.
- Drivers plan to march on November 5 to demand safer work conditions and a Bus Drivers Bill of Rights.
- London has 675 bus routes served by over 8,700 buses.
- TfL claims buses are cleaned every night and welfare facilities are cleaned daily.
- A TfL representative assures action will be taken after investigations, which might include taking affected buses out of service for cleaning.
