The Guardian Environment·3 min read·medium
‘My shirt is wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions
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Neha Gohil Midlands correspondent
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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.
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
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