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Drivers Resume 4-Day London Bus Strike Over Extreme Heat

8/25/2026

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Bus drivers resumed a four-day strike over extreme heat conditions.
About 1,500 Unite members in north London and Essex joined the strike.
Drivers reported fatigue, heat exhaustion, heatstroke and dehydration.
The strike caused delays and cancellations on over 40 London bus routes.
Eight additional strike days are scheduled for September and October.

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Story summary

Bus drivers resumed a four-day strike over extreme heat conditions.
About 1,500 Unite members in north London and Essex joined the strike.
Drivers reported fatigue, heat exhaustion, heatstroke and dehydration.
The strike caused delays and cancellations on over 40 London bus routes.
Eight additional strike days are scheduled for September and October.