London buses are infested with cockroaches say drivers - as worst-affected routes 'revealed'

"One incident involved a driver on route 159 who discovered a cockroach in their drink during a break. The driver described the experience in a video recorded inside the affected vehicle. I went to take a sip from my drink and felt something in my mouth, the driver said. I spat it out and saw it was a cockroach. I felt sick and ended up vomiting."

"The current state is untenable for drivers who already face demanding working conditions. Swift, transparent and decisive action will go a long way toward restoring trust, ensuring safety, and maintaining public confidence in London's bus services. London bus drivers are reporting persistent issues with cockroaches and unsanitary conditions onboard their vehicles. This is not a matter of occasional nuisance many drivers describe infestations, and the situation is starting to pose real health, safety and wellbeing risks."

"It says: The cockroach reports are not isolated. They point to a wider failure to maintain safe and clean conditions for bus drivers. This is a public health issue affecting both staff and passengers. That's why drivers will be marching on 5 November to demand safer conditions and the adoption of the Bus Drivers Bill of Rights."

Multiple London buses on routes 159, 345 and 55 have been reported infested with cockroaches, with images and video shared by passengers and staff. One driver on route 159 discovered a cockroach in a drink during a break and vomited after the incident. Campaigners describe persistent infestations and unsanitary conditions that create public health and safety risks for both staff and passengers. Drivers plan a march on 5 November to demand safer conditions and adoption of a Bus Drivers Bill of Rights. Transport for London says such instances are rare and has launched an urgent investigation and committed to maintaining hygiene.

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