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Public transport journeys across London reached 86% of typical levels on Thursday amid ongoing strike action by drivers, according to data from Transport for London (TfL). Using information gathered from Oyster and contactless card usage, TfL revealed varied travel patterns compared to the same weekday last year. While the London Underground experienced a notable 43% decline in passengers, other services saw increases: the London Overground rose by 12%, the Elizabeth line by 18%, and the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) by 9%.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union members initiated the strike in response to proposals for a voluntary 35-hour, four-day workweek intended for drivers. TfL advised commuters to complete their journeys by 21:00 BST, noting that the industrial action was scheduled to conclude at midnight. This strike marks the second day of action by RMT workers this week.
On Thursday morning, approximately 60% of Tube drivers were on duty, a slight improvement compared to the turnout on Tuesday. Staffing levels differed across lines, with the Jubilee line seeing 91% attendance, Bakerloo line at 80%, and the Metropolitan line at 75%. The RMT highlighted strong member support during Tuesday’s strike, noting “well attended picket lines at Tube stations and depots.” The union also stated it plans to meet again with London Underground management next week to seek a resolution to the ongoing dispute.
Jared Wood, the RMT’s London transport regional organiser, expressed optimism about the upcoming talks, telling BBC Radio London, “We will continue to say to them, ‘look, if you can lift the threat of these things being imposed on people, and agree to talk about the terms of the new arrangements you want to bring in, then we can have some constructive discussions’ hopefully.” Meanwhile, a TfL spokesperson acknowledged the inconvenience caused but emphasized that most lines continued operating, with the Jubilee line maintaining a good service for much of the day. The spokesperson also highlighted that more drivers attended work compared to Tuesday’s strike and insisted that the union’s claim misrepresents the nature of the proposals, which are voluntary and intended to offer drivers more time off while creating a more modern, efficient Tube network
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