London bus driver, 55, dies of Covid sparking calls for tougher safety measures as cases continue to rise

A LONDON bus driver has died from coronavirus sparking calls for tougher safety measures as the number of cases continues to rise.

One firm in the West Country was using a flimsy ‘’shower screen’’ across the cab window to protect drivers leaving unions furious.Mervyn Kennedy, 67, died from Covid-19 on AprilThe dad-of-three, who had no underlying health conditions, passed away a day after he was rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties.

His daughter Leshie told the Guardian: "We need an initial inquiry to find out what’s gone wrong so more drivers don’t die if there is a second wave of Covid-19 and we also need a public inquiry to see why bus drivers like my dad died and for the necessary parties to take accountability for that.”Ranjith Chandrapala, 64, died in May after driving the No 92 bus on the Ealing hospital route from the beginning of the crisis.

Unite officer John Murphy said: "The death of Kofi Opoku is a terrible reminder of the horrible human cost of Covid-19. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time."With infection rates rising swiftly and the knowledge we have gained from the first wave, it is absolutely essential that all these safety measures are introduced to protect bus drivers and their passengers.

Claire Mann, TfL’s director of bus operations, said there had been a "relentless focus" on cleaning to ensure drivers were kept safe.We will continue to do everything that is humanly possible to protect transport workers and customers.“We will continue to do everything that is humanly possible to protect transport workers and customers.

Packed buses & not all wearing masks....enforce the ones in place!

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Can we see the facts about his health prior to Covid bc that is relevant & often left out by media. Ppl want to be informed. US media leaves out critical facts on purpose to stoke fear about COVID-19 Just last week in nyt re:hockey player who died

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