Overview

• Drivers and the London Bus Forums have published photos and videos showing cockroaches on buses and in driver welfare areas, with routes 159, 345 and 55 cited.
• A Route 159 driver said they spat out a cockroach found in a drink during a break, and separate 8 October footage shows insects in a food container at a rest facility.
• TfL said such reports are rare, noting nightly bus cleaning and welfare facilities cleaned at least daily across the network.
• TfL confirmed an urgent investigation and said responses could include removing vehicles from service for inspection, deep cleans and specialist treatments.
• Campaigners describe a public health issue affecting staff and passengers and have set out proposals including regular deep cleans, insecticidal or heat treatments, enhanced vacuuming and sealed barriers.