Tube strike latest: Londoners keep their sense of humour as bus queues lengthen around the city
London Underground workers started their strike at 6.30pm last night
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.London has been brought to a standstill by Underground workers’ decision to strike over night shifts – but at least most Londoners appear to have kept their sense of humour.
A steady stream of amusing images posted to social media may have kept spirits up as they waited for buses at one of the many over-crowded transport hubs in the capital.
Workers represented by four unions (Aslef, RMT, TSSA and Unite) downed their tools at 6.30pm last night over negotiations with Transport for London regarding the implementation of 24-hour Tube services.
Although the strike is expected to end at 9.30pm this evening, a TfL spokesperson warned that normal services will not resume until the following morning – with some services possibly still affected.
Meanwhile, play at Wimbledon has continued, with stewards telling The Independent today was one of the best days to visit as “people are walking straight in”.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments