‘My shirt is wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions
Bus drivers in the West Midlands are reporting dangerous working conditions, with cabin temperatures reaching 40C during recent heatwaves. The lack of air conditioning has led to exhaustion and safety concerns for both staff and passengers.
Why it matters
This highlights the intersection of climate change and labor rights, as extreme weather forces a re-evaluation of workplace safety standards.
National Express buses at Birmingham Central bus garage in Digbeth./Getty Images National Express buses at Birmingham Central bus garage in Digbeth./Getty Images Extreme heat ‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions Drivers in West Midlands say buses ‘unbearable’ during heatwaves, raising employee and passenger safety fears
Prefer the Guardian on Google Bus drivers in the West Midlands have spoken out about the “horrendous” working conditions they have experienced during heatwaves, which led to 40C temperatures in their cabs.
The UK was hit by high temperatures and dry weather in three successive heatwaves, with temperatures topping 37C last month when the country recorded its hottest ever June day . Last week, the Met Office warned climate extremes were becoming the “new ‘normal’ for the UK”.
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