New data reveals London Tube strike’s impact on city

12 Sep 2025 • 6:24 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The London Tube strikes resulted in a 67 per cent decline in bookings for hospitality venues across the city this week.
  • Cancellations of existing bookings also surged by over half due to the travel uncertainty caused by the strike.
  • The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union's dispute over pay and hours has led to services being crippled since Monday.
  • London Underground has invited union leaders for talks next Wednesday in an effort to resolve the ongoing dispute.
  • Tube services were anticipated to return to normal by late morning on Friday following the week-long disruption.

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