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22 Sep 2020

Bus drivers fear virus risk

School bus drivers have raised concerns about a lack of social distancing on services travelling at full capacity, with many children not wearing masks.

The Unite union said it was ‘extremely worried’ drivers were at risk of catching Covid-19 on ‘packed’ buses.

Thamesdown Transport’s school bus fleet
Some of Thamesdown Transport’s school bus fleet

Under UK-wide government guidance, social distancing is not mandatory on dedicated school buses, although it should happen where possible.

The government says it is providing £40million to help bus operators increase capacity.

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03 Sep 2020 | 11:29

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