00:02a spokesperson for sir sadiq khan said the mayor and transport for london take london's bus drivers safety and welfare
00:13very seriously
00:15they added that the mayor recognises the vital role of london's hard-working bus drivers to keep the capital moving
00:22around the clock and he is committed to continually improving working conditions
00:29also saying the mayor was in close contact with tfl during last week's heat wave record june temperatures
00:37in london last week raised concerns about the heat levels felt on buses with some videos posted on
00:45social media showing struggling london bus drivers attempting to cool down sir sadiq said he encouraged
00:53any driver with concerns to contact their employer their union or a confidential reporting service
01:00saying they would be taken seriously and fully investigated unite general secretary sharon graham
01:07said it is totally unacceptable for any bus driver to be put at risk due to high temperatures she added
01:15sadiq khan has said the right thing she also said it is now essential that bus operators listen to him
01:22and ensure that their workers and passengers are safe during the sweltering weather
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