Fresh London bus strikes are postponed – what we know

19 Aug 2026 • 6:19 PM MYT
The Independent
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Fresh London bus strikes are postponed – what we know

  • More than 1,500 Arriva North London bus drivers have suspended planned strike action after receiving a new offer on working conditions during extreme heat.
  • Unite members took strike action on Friday and Tuesday, protesting against bus cab temperatures reaching over 40C due to a lack of proper air conditioning.
  • Strikes scheduled from Wednesday to Friday were put on hold to allow drivers across eight London garages to ballot on the fresh proposal.
  • Unite warned that industrial action will resume on Tuesday 25 August if members vote to reject the company's latest offer.
  • Arriva and Transport for London stated they are investing in upgraded cooling systems and fleet improvements to address high temperatures in driver cabs.

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