‘My shirt is wringing wet’: National Express bus drivers speak out about 40C conditions during heatwaves
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National Express bus drivers in the West Midlands reported that temperatures in their cabs reached 40°C during recent heatwaves, describing the conditions as unbearable and a threat to safety. The UK experienced three successive heatwaves in June, including the hottest June day on record. The Met Office has warned that such climate extremes are becoming the new normal for the UK. The drivers' complaints highlight concerns about worker safety and infrastructure preparedness for extreme heat.
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UK hit by three successive heatwaves with temperatures topping 37C
Temperatures in bus cabs reached 40°C during the heatwaves.
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Bus drivers in the West Midlands described working conditions during heatwaves as 'horrendous'.
The Guardian- UK hit by three successive heatwaves with temperatures topping 37C
- Met Office warns climate extremes are becoming the new normal
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Loaded language removed<p>Drivers in West Midlands said heat in cabs was ‘unbearable’ and threatened employee and passenger safety</p><p>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.</p><p>The UK was hit by high temperatures and dry weather in three successive heatwaves, in which…
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Bus drivers in the West Midlands described working conditions during heatwaves as 'horrendous'.
The GuardianTemperatures in bus cabs reached 40°C during the heatwaves.
The GuardianThe UK experienced three successive heatwaves with temperatures topping 37°C in June.
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