Chaotic rush-hour scenes as London Tube Staff Strike
AFP, London :
London’s roads, buses and overland trains struggled to cope in yesterday’s morning rush hour as commuters battled into work in the face of London Underground’s first strike shutdown since 2002.
Many of the major trunk roads into the capital were log-jammed and there were chaotic scenes at bus stops and overland train stations as passengers sought alternative ways to get to work on time.
Twitter users posted pictures of overcrowded train platforms and long queues outside the stations while one commuter described scenes of “absolute carnage” on the buses.
Taxi firm Uber reported demand was “off the charts!” with fares almost trebling as a result.
Drivers are staging the 24-hour walkout in protest at pay and plans for a new 24-hour service due to start in September.
Commuters rushed home ahead of the start of the strike at 6:30 pm (1730 GMT) on Wednesday, as unions mounted picket lines outside stations and Transport for London (TfL) began reporting delays.
A full shutdown came into force today and TfL has warned that disruptions to the British capital’s public transport could continue into Friday.
London’s roads, buses and overland trains struggled to cope in yesterday’s morning rush hour as commuters battled into work in the face of London Underground’s first strike shutdown since 2002.
Many of the major trunk roads into the capital were log-jammed and there were chaotic scenes at bus stops and overland train stations as passengers sought alternative ways to get to work on time.
Twitter users posted pictures of overcrowded train platforms and long queues outside the stations while one commuter described scenes of “absolute carnage” on the buses.
Taxi firm Uber reported demand was “off the charts!” with fares almost trebling as a result.
Drivers are staging the 24-hour walkout in protest at pay and plans for a new 24-hour service due to start in September.
Commuters rushed home ahead of the start of the strike at 6:30 pm (1730 GMT) on Wednesday, as unions mounted picket lines outside stations and Transport for London (TfL) began reporting delays.
A full shutdown came into force today and TfL has warned that disruptions to the British capital’s public transport could continue into Friday.
