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First Bus lets drivers ditch uniform as 'extreme heat' hits the UK

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First Bus will allow drivers to ditch their uniforms in the coming days as a heatwave brings sweltering temperatures to the UK.

Drivers working for the bus firm will be able to dress down ahead of the high temperatures over the next few days, as the mercury is set.to hit close to 40C in the next two days.

The decision has been made to ensure drivers are cool enough to work in their cabs and keep the transport network moving. The bus operator relaxed the uniform rules for drivers from today, Sunday July 17, until Tuesday, when the worst of the hot weather is set to hit, to allow staff to be "more comfortable", according to BristolLive.

So far, the decision has only been publicised by their West of England team, so it's not yet clear whether this change is national or only across that region. READ MORE: Tragedy as boy, 16, dies swimming in Salford Quay An amber weather warning is currently in place across most of the UK for "extreme heat", with a red weather warning due to come into effect from tomorrow across part of the country, including Manchester, as temperatures are set to soar to 35C on Monday and Tuesday.

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