A London bus driver was stabbed while waiting for a shift changeover in Southall at around 6am on Friday (29 May 2026), prompting renewed calls for better protection for drivers across the capital.
The driver was waiting at a bus stop to take over driving a bus when he was attacked.
The incident comes days after the death of bus driver Sergi Krajev, who died following an assault in an unrelated case.
Unite, which represents bus drivers across London, said the attack highlighted the need for urgent action to improve driver safety.
Sharon Graham, general secretary of Unite, said: “This is another shocking attack on a bus driver. No one should go to work fearing they will be attacked.”
The union is calling for talks involving Transport for London, bus operators, City Hall and Unite to develop new measures to protect drivers.
It is also urging a review of current safety guidance and wants conflict-management training currently provided to London Underground staff extended to bus drivers.
Nadine Edwards, Unite regional officer, said: “The current advice to drivers to always remain in their cabs is both flawed and impractical. We urgently need fresh guidance and full training for drivers to ensure that they do not put themselves in danger.”
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