Since his election the Mayor has worked alongside unions and bus operators to resolve the lack of facilities.
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Sadiq Khan has announced plans to further improve the working conditions for London’s bus drivers by ensuring that they all have access to a toilet on their routes for all hours of their working day.
A lack of toilet access can be a significant health issue for drivers who can spend hours behind the wheel. Temporary toilets have been put in place on some routes, including arrangements for drivers to use local cafes and shops.
This new funding will allow for the installation of permanent toilets at the end of each of these 40 routes – removing the worry and potential distraction for drivers of not knowing where they will be able to stop.
Since his election the Mayor has worked alongside unions and bus operators to resolve the lack of facilities.
Sadiq Khan said:
“It can’t be right that a bus driver can be stuck behind the wheel and not know where they can access a toilet. These men and women work hard keeping London moving at all hours so it’s vital that they are given the dignity of having access to a rest stop when they need it. I’ve worked hard to ensure that our 25,000 bus drivers are given a fair pay deal, and am now pleased that we can deliver another real improvement for the day-to-day working conditions.”
Tune in to City News at 3:30pm for the full report…
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Sadiq Khan has announced plans to further improve the working conditions for London’s bus drivers by ensuring that they all have access to a toilet on their routes for all hours of their working day.
A lack of toilet access can be a significant health issue for drivers who can spend hours behind the wheel. Temporary toilets have been put in place on some routes, including arrangements for drivers to use local cafes and shops.
This new funding will allow for the installation of permanent toilets at the end of each of these 40 routes – removing the worry and potential distraction for drivers of not knowing where they will be able to stop.
Since his election the Mayor has worked alongside unions and bus operators to resolve the lack of facilities.
Sadiq Khan said:
“It can’t be right that a bus driver can be stuck behind the wheel and not know where they can access a toilet. These men and women work hard keeping London moving at all hours so it’s vital that they are given the dignity of having access to a rest stop when they need it. I’ve worked hard to ensure that our 25,000 bus drivers are given a fair pay deal, and am now pleased that we can deliver another real improvement for the day-to-day working conditions.”
Tune in to City News at 3:30pm for the full report…
