Written questions

Buses: Air Conditioning

2026-07-08 · Department for Transport · 17377 · Official question

Catherine West

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consideration she has given to the wider rollout of air conditioning on buses in response to recent extreme temperatures.

Answer

The Government recognises the vital role that bus drivers play in supporting local communities and understands the importance of driver welfare, not only for the health and wellbeing of drivers themselves, but also for the safety of passengers and other ...