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London Bus Driver Fired After Wearing Liverpool Shirt as Chelsea Fans Mobbed His Vehicle

The staffing agency cited a uniform breach linked to disruption after viral footage showed Chelsea fans surrounding the bus.

Overview

  • A1 Transport Recruitment dismissed 21-year-old Isaac Ullah, who was driving a TfL rail‑replacement service, following the incident outside Stamford Bridge.
  • The company said the bus coming to a stop caused significant disruption and delays and described the clothing choice as a serious uniform policy breach.
  • A1 added that it cannot comment further due to GDPR and internal processes, while also stating that all drivers are aware of their routes in advance.
  • Ullah contends he was not told the route beforehand and says he wore the Liverpool shirt because it was the first clean T‑shirt he had that morning.
  • Police dispersed the crowd after fans surrounded and banged on the bus following Chelsea’s 2-1 win over Liverpool, and Ullah later criticized TfL and Mayor Sadiq Khan in media interviews.