A passenger has died nine months after suffering a serious fall aboard a London bus, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed in a new safety report.
TfL described the incident as a serious environmental concern, stating:
“Any pollution into London’s waterways is completely unacceptable and we will play our part in tackling river pollution both from roads we control and our vehicle fleet.”
TfL Reaffirms Commitment to Safety
TfL reiterated its commitment to safety in the report, referencing its Vision Zero action plan, which aims to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries from London’s transport network by 2041.
A spokesperson said:
“Safety is the priority in everything we do, and it is neither inevitable nor acceptable that anyone should be killed or seriously injured when travelling in London.”
TfL also cited its Bus Action Plan, which sets an ambitious target of ensuring no one is killed on, or by, a London bus by 2030.
The report is expected to prompt further discussion on safety improvements, including better passenger protection onboard buses and further enforcement of road safety measures to prevent accidents involving stationary buses and pedestrians.
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