Rejected petition: Air conditioning on London buses
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Why All London Buses Should Have Air Conditioning
London is one of the world’s leading cities.
Air conditioning is no longer a luxury, it is a necessary investment in public health, passenger comfort, driver welfare, and the long-term sustainability of London’s public transport system.
Benefits of Air Conditioning on London Buses
1. Improved Passenger Health and Safety
High temperatures inside buses can become unbearable, particularly during heatwaves. Elderly passengers, young children, pregnant women, and people with medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, or mobility issues are especially vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Air conditioning helps reduce the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.
Decisions about London buses are a matter for Transport for London and the London Assembly, not the UK Government or Parliament.
We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.