00:00The Union, the Mayor of London and Transport for London said the installation of air conditioning will be completed by
00:06the end of May 2027, following work by a task force on how to improve working conditions for drivers during
00:15periods of extreme weather.
00:16The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said he wanted to thank bus drivers for all their work, keeping London moving
00:22during the unprecedented summer of heat. He added TfL will continue working closely with operators and drivers to deliver further
00:32improvements, ensuring London's bus network remains a safe and supportive place to work for every bus driver.
00:39Lorna Murphy, TfL's Director of Buses, said they recognise how challenging recent weather conditions have been for drivers and remain
00:48fully committed to maintaining momentum as this task force develops immediate improvements and longer-term solutions that will help future
00:57-proof London's bus network for the years ahead.
01:00Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said inadequate cooling systems in buses have left bus drivers having to endure appalling conditions
01:09this summer.
01:10She added this concession from TfL is an important win in Unite's campaign to improve conditions for bus drivers in
01:18London and beyond, while the TUC General Secretary Paul Novak said by keeping drivers safe, bus passengers and other road
01:27users will be protected too.
