London Tube Strike: Less Trouble This Time
Introduction
Workers on the London Underground went on strike for two days. The strike was on Tuesday and Thursday. It ended on Friday at midday. The workers wanted a four-day work week. The company TfL offered a different plan. The union did not agree.
Main Body
The RMT union wanted a four-day week with 32 hours of work. TfL offered a four-day week with 35 hours. The union said the longer hours were not safe for drivers. TfL said drivers could stay with a five-day week if they wanted. This strike was not as bad as a strike in September 2025. In September, all Tube lines stopped. This time, more than half of the trains ran. Some lines like Bakerloo and Victoria ran at two-thirds of normal. Only drivers went on strike. Station workers did not join. Also, only half of the drivers are in the RMT union. Another union, Aslef, agreed to the new hours. Many people used other ways to travel. The Elizabeth line and Overground had more passengers. Bicycle use went up a lot. Bus use also went up. But some businesses lost money. Pubs had fewer customers. The company said it was sorry for the trouble but happy that many trains ran. The union said the strike was strong. The union plans four more strikes in May and June. The two sides need to talk more.
Conclusion
The strike caused some problems but not big ones. Fewer workers joined the strike. People used other transport. More strikes are planned. The problem is not solved yet.