How do you get around London during a Tube strike?

Black Cab. An iconic symbol of London, black cabs are a fantastic way to get around the city, especially during London Underground strike action. Also known as hackney carriages, black cabs offer taxi services all across the Capital.



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Buses are a handy alternative to consider when Tube and train strikes, well, strike! London has an extensive bus network with comprehensive coverage across the city.

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Are buses running during the train strike? Yes, buses and trams will continue to run across the country this week amid the train strikes. However, like all other services they could be busier as a result of the rail disruption.

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Travelcard prices start at £15.20 for a central London 1 day Travelcard (zones 1-4). Child Travelcards prices start at £7.60 (zonnes 1-4).

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UBER: UBER is regularly used and accepted in London. It's an easy way to book and pay for transportation and you can now split fares with your travel buddies. It's not quite the same experience as riding in a Black Cab in my opinion, but just as efficient.

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The nationwide strike, held from July 24 to 26, is to protest how the government allegedly failed to solve the woes of transport sector. Some 300,000 members of transport group MANIBELA is set to join the Tigil Pasada, limiting commuters' mobility options on those days, state-run PTV said.

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In addition to the disruption on strike days, trains on adjacent days may be affected. Trains on these days are also likely to be extremely busy due to passengers moving their journeys to avoid industrial action.

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20,000 workers represented by the RMT, which is the biggest rail workers union, are set to stage strikes on the following dates: Saturday 26 August. Saturday 2 September.

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Often, disruption isn't just on the day of a strike. There is usually also an impact on services in the afternoon and evening on the day before each strike, as well as on the morning of the day after. This is because trains and drivers are out of their planned positions as a result of the strikes.

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Elizabeth Line services will be unaffected by strikes. Eurostar services will run as normal this week. Not affected by strike action. Normal service every day over the next week.

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