London bus strikes resume over extreme heat working conditions

Bus strikes that disrupted commutes across London earlier this month are set to cause further major disruption after drivers rejected a proposed deal from their employer. Over 1,500 bus drivers employed by Arriva North London, a Transport for London contractor, walked out again starting at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The industrial action is scheduled to continue until 4:30 a.m. on Friday, August 28, affecting 42 bus routes across north London and parts of Essex. The renewed strikes follow a brief pause for negotiations between the union Unite and Arriva. During that period, members voted against a new offer, stating it did not adequately address their core concerns.