Tube strike usage higher than Tuesday, TfL says
Summary
Transport for London (TfL) reported that on the second day of a tube strike, public transport use in London was at 86% of normal levels. The strike involves London Underground drivers protesting proposals for a voluntary shorter workweek, and staffing levels were slightly better than during the previous strike day.Key Facts
- The strike took place from midnight to 11:59 pm BST on Thursday.
- Overall public transport journeys reached 86% of normal usage during the strike.
- London Underground travel was down by 43% compared to last year.
- Use of other rail services increased: London Overground by 12%, Elizabeth line by 18%, and Docklands Light Railway by 9%.
- Around 60% of Tube drivers worked on Thursday, up from Tuesday, with some lines like the Jubilee line staffed by 91% of drivers.
- The strike was called by RMT union members over a proposal for a voluntary 35-hour, four-day workweek for drivers.
- TfL said the proposal was voluntary and aimed at giving drivers more time off while improving Tube service efficiency.
- Despite the strike, TfL operated services on most lines and apologized for the disruption.
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