00:00London's mayor says rules designed to protect bus drivers must be updated after concerns about working conditions during periods of
00:09extreme heat.
00:10Sir Sadiq Khan says current legislation is not fit for purpose and has asked Transport for London to work with
00:17bus operators and unions to review protections for frontline staff.
00:21It follows reports that some drivers have struggled in overheated cabs during recent heat waves.
00:28A petition calling for stronger guarantees on issues including temperatures, fatigue and toilet access has attracted thousands of signatures.
00:37The mayor also added that frontline workers deserve better protection as hotter weather becomes more common.
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