{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/777520.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":777520,"attributes":{"action":"Air conditioning on London buses","background":"Why All London Buses Should Have Air Conditioning\r\n\r\nLondon is one of the world’s leading cities.\r\nAir 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.","additional_details":"Benefits of Air Conditioning on London Buses\r\n\r\n1. Improved Passenger Health and Safety\r\n\r\nHigh 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.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-07-18T13:18:36.383Z","updated_at":"2026-08-10T16:15:29.396Z","rejected_at":"2026-08-10T16:15:27.365Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-07-20T17:35:50.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.\r\n\r\nDecisions about London buses are a matter for Transport for London and the London Assembly, not the UK Government or Parliament."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}