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Change law so that bus drivers' hours align with other drivers

Change the law for bus drivers' hours so the maximum driving hours are 4.5 not 5.5 before needing a break of 45 mins rather than just 30, as bus driving involves stop-start driving & keeping up with high pressure timetables just like other delivery drivers, but with an arguably more valuable cargo.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Background
We believe more and more bus drivers are suffering the effects of fatigue and mental exhaustion as bus companies push the drivers hours to the limit: it's not safe anymore and something needs to be done.