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| Coronavirus: Social distancing 'impossible' on London commute | Coronavirus: Social distancing 'impossible' on London commute |
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| Commuters in London said social distancing was "next to impossible" as many made their first journeys to work since lockdown rules were eased. | Commuters in London said social distancing was "next to impossible" as many made their first journeys to work since lockdown rules were eased. |
| People in England are being encouraged to return to work if they cannot work from home. | People in England are being encouraged to return to work if they cannot work from home. |
| The government said it would have to "take steps" if too many people used public transport. | The government said it would have to "take steps" if too many people used public transport. |
| One commuter said most people were not wearing masks, leaving him fearing "a second wave of infection". | One commuter said most people were not wearing masks, leaving him fearing "a second wave of infection". |
| Passengers using public transport should stay 2m (6ft) apart and wear face coverings, under government guidelines. | |
| "It is next to impossible to social distance on the Tube," Matt Hickson told the BBC. | "It is next to impossible to social distance on the Tube," Matt Hickson told the BBC. |
| The 47-year-old street works inspector said he saw "less than 10% of commuters wearing masks" on his London Underground journey. | The 47-year-old street works inspector said he saw "less than 10% of commuters wearing masks" on his London Underground journey. |
| "People are taking liberties not only with their own health but with other people's. | "People are taking liberties not only with their own health but with other people's. |
| "There could be a second wave of infections coming." | "There could be a second wave of infections coming." |
| Transport for London (TfL) said passenger numbers between 05.00 and 06.00 BST were up 9% compared to the same time last week. | Transport for London (TfL) said passenger numbers between 05.00 and 06.00 BST were up 9% compared to the same time last week. |
| "Any notion of self-distancing on buses or tubes is going to be impossible," said Drew Aspland. | "Any notion of self-distancing on buses or tubes is going to be impossible," said Drew Aspland. |
| The 36-year-old walked to work in central London from Bethnal Green after seeing his bus "back to pre-lockdown levels of passengers". | The 36-year-old walked to work in central London from Bethnal Green after seeing his bus "back to pre-lockdown levels of passengers". |
| Several of London's main roads experienced higher traffic than in recent weeks. | |
| Queues of up to 45 minutes were recorded on a five mile stretch along the East India Dock Road. | |
| Are you finding it difficult to maintain social distancing on your commute? Please share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | |
| Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. | Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. |
| Or use the form below: | Or use the form below: |