Lyon: Dozens of people fall ill on TCL buses during the heatwave

The Lyon metropolitan area is experiencing a heatwave that is severely impacting the Lyon public transport network. The CGT Bus and Trolleybus union at TCL (Lyon's public transport network) sounded the alarm on Monday after recording dozens of heat-related incidents in recent days. Drivers and passengers are affected by these incidents, which are multiplying in the overheated vehicles. The union denounces an alarming deterioration in transport and working conditions, as temperatures show no signs of abating.

Employees and users affected by the heat

Bus drivers are bearing the brunt of these extreme temperatures in their cabs, which often lack effective air conditioning or have faulty systems. Passengers are not spared either, especially on overcrowded buses during rush hour where the heat quickly becomes unbearable. This worrying situation has prompted the CGT union to demand emergency measures from TCL management to protect the health of employees and guarantee the safety of passengers.

The CGT demands emergency measures

The union is demanding concrete and immediate solutions to the health crisis affecting the Lyon bus network. The persistent heatwave requires a swift response to prevent a surge in incidents in the coming days. TCL management has not yet announced any measures planned to improve traffic and working conditions on the network during this period of intense heat.