Bus drivers to be provided protection against COVID-19

The Issue

In light of recent disheartening news in relation to  the death of 8 London bus drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, I strongly believe measures need to be taken to protect our essential bus drivers, who are responsible for allowing key workers to complete their daily journeys. Bus drivers are not being provided with basic personal protective equipment such as gloves, hand sanitisers or face masks. This puts our essential workers at risk of contracting the virus and spreading it to everyone they interact with, including key workers travelling on the buses and their families when they return home. Please help our essential workers to stay safe and healthy while providing essential services. There is no doubt that leaving their houses is putting them at risk primarily but providing that extra protection may be the difference between life and death. They are doing their jobs to help you and your families. Please place yourself in the shoes of our essential workers and help them to stay safe during this pandemic. 

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The Issue

In light of recent disheartening news in relation to  the death of 8 London bus drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, I strongly believe measures need to be taken to protect our essential bus drivers, who are responsible for allowing key workers to complete their daily journeys. Bus drivers are not being provided with basic personal protective equipment such as gloves, hand sanitisers or face masks. This puts our essential workers at risk of contracting the virus and spreading it to everyone they interact with, including key workers travelling on the buses and their families when they return home. Please help our essential workers to stay safe and healthy while providing essential services. There is no doubt that leaving their houses is putting them at risk primarily but providing that extra protection may be the difference between life and death. They are doing their jobs to help you and your families. Please place yourself in the shoes of our essential workers and help them to stay safe during this pandemic. 

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.standard.co.uk/news/health/bus-driver-s-heartbroken-widow-charlotte-yeboah-a4409091.html%3famp

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Sadiq Khan
Mayor of London
Transport For London
Transport For London

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Petition created on 6 April 2020