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Tube strike: Motorists endure strike as TomTom reports almost 200 traffic incidents in London Tube strike: Motorists endure strike as TomTom reports almost 200 traffic incidents in London
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Motorists endured delays in and around London on Thursday morning as the capital endured a second Tube strike in two months.Motorists endured delays in and around London on Thursday morning as the capital endured a second Tube strike in two months.
Thousands of London commuters have walked, run or cycled to work this morning – many tweeting that the disruption had not been too bad – but motorists faced long tailbacks as traffic clogged London’s highways.Thousands of London commuters have walked, run or cycled to work this morning – many tweeting that the disruption had not been too bad – but motorists faced long tailbacks as traffic clogged London’s highways.
Although 250 extra buses have been placed on the roads by Transport for London, road traffic quickly stopped moving as thousands of motorists drove into the city.Although 250 extra buses have been placed on the roads by Transport for London, road traffic quickly stopped moving as thousands of motorists drove into the city.
Traffic map TomTom showed 233 incidences across the capital on Thursday morning, but a Transport for London spokesperson – who monitor road traffic in London – said that the situation was busy but under control. Traffic analysts TomTom showed 233 incidences across the capital at around 10am on Thursday morning. "With many Londoners away on holiday and no school runs, the roads were not as congested this morning as they were during the last strike four weeks ago," a TomTom spokesman told the BBC.
A TfL spokesperson – who also monitor road traffic in the capital – said that the situation was busy but under control.
“Busier than normal, but we are able to manage the situation from our control rooms,” a TfL spokesperson told The Independent.“Busier than normal, but we are able to manage the situation from our control rooms,” a TfL spokesperson told The Independent.
Motorists heading into London do not appear to be encountering too many problems – yet.Motorists heading into London do not appear to be encountering too many problems – yet.
A spokesperson for Highways England confirmed to The Independent that although the M25 was slightly busier than usual, they had “no problems” along the motorway.A spokesperson for Highways England confirmed to The Independent that although the M25 was slightly busier than usual, they had “no problems” along the motorway.
Members of four unions – RMT, TSSA, Unite and Aslef – have walked out over plans to implement a 24-hour Tube service from September.Members of four unions – RMT, TSSA, Unite and Aslef – have walked out over plans to implement a 24-hour Tube service from September.
Additional reporting by Press AssociationAdditional reporting by Press Association