Mike Hedges, 59, Is Taxi Driver from London Who Helped with the Research (IMAGE)

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Mike Hedges, 59, Is Taxi Driver from London Who Helped with the Research

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Mike says: "As a London taxi driver driving in the most polluted streets in London I have always wanted to improve the air quality in London. I became involved in helping successive London Mayor's develop their air quality strategies for London's taxis and engaging with taxi drivers in helping them understand their own personal air pollution exposures through Unite, my trade union. I helped taxi drivers work with the DEMiST project by drivers carrying personal monitors to record their personal exposure showing them the realities of the air they are breathing every day. Although the air pollution hasn't had any impact on my health many of my colleagues have been affected and I think tackling London's air quality should be a priority to protect taxi drivers who are the most exposed group of occupational drivers."

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