"Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union are taking part in a week-long walkout which has paralysed Tube services. RMT leader Eddie Dempsey said there had been a "collapse" in industrial relations which he warned could lead to more industrial action. Commuters have turned to buses and bikes to get to work or have stayed away from the capital and worked from home."
"Data from Virgin Media O2 showed that footfall across central London at 1pm yesterday was down 16% compared with the same time last Tuesday. The drop was said to be even more pronounced in business districts heavily reliant on the Tube and Docklands Light Railway, which is also being affected by strikes this week. Footfall in Canary Wharf was down by 31%, London Bridge and the City down 21% and Westminster down 19%, according to the report."
RMT members are conducting a week-long walkout over pay and working hours that has paralysed Tube services across London. The walkout also affects the Docklands Light Railway. RMT leader Eddie Dempsey said there had been a "collapse" in industrial relations and warned of potential further industrial action. Commuters have shifted to buses, bikes, or worked from home, and some have avoided travel to the capital. Virgin Media O2 data showed central London footfall at 1pm was down 16% compared with the same time last Tuesday. The fall in footfall was deeper in business districts: Canary Wharf down 31%, London Bridge and the City down 21%, and Westminster down 19%. No talks are currently planned to resolve the dispute.
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