Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, said the standards would help protect passengers, bus drivers and other road users. The measures include interior changes to reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls, better lighting, clearer safety messaging and tip seats that fold upright when not in use.

Transport for London (TfL) has rejected calls from the London Assembly for bleed control kits to be installed on parts of the bus network in the capital. The politicians believe the kits could potentially be used to save the lives of victims of violent crimes if they were available at bus stations and on routes.

The plans include improving vehicle interiors that minimise slips, trips and falls, which are one of the leading causes of injury

Bus and tram passengers in London will be able to travel all day at weekends for the price of a single fare during the summer holidays, London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has announced. Between 25 July and 31 August on weekends,