One in four Londoners are more likely to cycle after tube strikes – what it means for riders
Fettle | Wednesday 1st October 2025 2:15pm
The recent London Tube strikes left thousands of commuters scrambling for alternatives. But they also revealed something exciting: bikes are no longer a niche choice. They’re fast becoming London’s go-to way of getting around. According to reports: - Lime saw a 74% increase in bike trips during morning-peak time on strike days. - 28% of Londoners said they were considering cycling as a result. - 21% actually cycled instead of using disrupted public transport. That’s one in four Londoners more likely to pick up a bike when the Tube grinds to a halt — proof that cycling is moving from the margins to the mainstream.
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