On top of a nationwide rail strike, today sees large-scale industrial action shut down transport across the capital.
London Underground workers have staged a 24-hour walkout, with all Tube lines fully or partly suspended.
People have been advised to avoid travelling where possible until mid-morning on Wednesday.
The only transport options that remain unaffected are buses, DLR and tram services, though all are expected to be busier than usual.
The Elizabeth line is operating with severe delays, while London Overground is operating a reduced service until 6.30pm, with around half of scheduled trains running.
This is the fourth Tube strike of 2022 so far.
The RMT union has said the dispute, which has led to both today’s Tube strike and rail strikes across the country this week, is over job cuts, pay freezes and working conditions.
“The RMT supports the campaign for a square deal for all working people in the face of the cost-of-living crisis, and our current campaign is a part of that more general campaign which means that public services have to be properly funded and all workers properly paid with good conditions,” it said in a statement.
Cyclist documents sunny commute amid tube strike
“I love these Tube strike days,” said – almost – no-one.
Londoner Alastair Hilton documented his sunny bicycle commute to work along the Thames, posting a chipper video of his commentary as the leafy north bank and Battersea Power Station came into view.
Mr Hilton whizzed past a row of cars sitting stationary in traffic as he trilled about the view, adding “Hope you’re all having a lovely time in your cars”.
London has seen bright, sunny weather and highs of 24C amid the Tube strikes, which have put all but a very few London Underground and Overground journeys off-limits.
Lucy Thackray21 June 2022 14:36
Today’s Tube strike is the fourth so far in 2022
The number of Tube journeys made across London plummeted by 95 per cent this morning, following the walkouts by 10,000 London Underground staff.
It is the fourth Tube strike so far in 2022, with the most recent having taken place over 24 hours on 6 June.
Previous strikes across Transport for London (TFL)’s network happened on 1 and 3 March.
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