Calls to include bus drivers in 60k payouts for coronavirus deaths

Government urged to extend scheme to families of drivers and other frontline workersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe families of dozens of bus drivers who have died from coronavirus – as well as shop workers, prison officers and other frontline staff – should be entitled to £60,000 life assurance alongside healthcare workers, according to employees and unions.The trade union Unite has reported that 27 of its bus driver members have died afte