London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called for compulsory face masks to be worn on public transport. Khan this morning said that protective measures for the capital’s bus drivers had gone ‘above and beyond’ expert advice after it was announced passengers would now only be able to board through the middle doors. He said he is lobbying … Read more
Bus company gives drivers movable ‘shower curtains’ to protect them from passengers with coronavirus First South West Buses has supplied its drivers with a clear plastic film screen The RMT had asked for protective Perspex screens to be installed in buses The curtain leaves a large gap and is only attached to the top of … Read more
The grieving mother of a London bus driver who died of coronavirus has revealed that her son’s heartbreaking final words were ‘I’m not going to make it, mum.’ Emeka Nyack, 36, who drove the number four bus from Blackfriars to Archway, succumbed to the disease on Saturday after fighting it for more than two weeks. … Read more
The bus lane bandits! More than 80% of fines for driving in bus lanes are overturned on appeal as councils are accused of turning roads into ‘money-making traps’ Figures show up to 86% of fines for driving in bus lanes are overturned on appeal In Doncaster 526 of 658 drivers who appealed were let off in … Read more
Sadiq Khan has hit out at commuters who are refusing to stay at home following the deaths of five London bus workers who tested positive for Covid-19. The mayor of the capital said he was ‘absolutely devastated’ following the coronavirus deaths. He tweeted a statement saying that ‘lives depend’ on people following Government rules to … Read more
Bus firms’ shares revved higher after the Government offered them a further bailout package. Companies will receive £167m of funding over the next three months on the condition that they keep running up to 50 per cent of their services in England. The rescue comes on top of another promise of Government support, worth £230m, … Read more
Man who died on a bus in China tests positive for deadly hantavirus that RATS spread to humans Diagnosis hits as China lifts quarantine restrictions designed to fight Covid-19 Sparked panic on social media but medics say the hantavirus is nothing new Transmission between humans is rare but hantavirus kills 38 per cent of victims … Read more
Not just flower power: VW’s £60,000 e-BULLI is a classic T1 Samba Bus converted into an electric vehicle with a range of 124 miles The e-BULLI is an original Volkswagen T1 Samba bus with a 45kWh battery and electric motor from the e-Up! It can be charged to 80% capacity in 40 minutes, has a … Read more
TV presenter Grant Denyer has been left outraged by panic-buying Sydneysiders travelling to regional cities ‘by the busload’ to stock up on food and supplies. The Dancing with the Stars host, 42, claims to have witnessed a gang of coronavirus preppers ‘raiding’ supermarkets in his hometown of Bathurst, 200km west of Sydney. The same group of … Read more
Airlines, rail and bus companies in Britain could be temporarily nationalised to help them through the coronavirus outbreak, Grant Shapps suggested today. The Transport Secretary told MPs good organisations ‘shouldn’t be going bust’ as a result of problems caused by the spread of the infection. He said a lot of different responses will be required, … Read more