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A 24-hour strike by London Underground drivers, organised by the ASLEF union, crippled Tube services on September 16, 2025, over a disputed 3.8% pay offer.
Most lines faced severe delays or closures, pushing commuters to buses and overground trains, which saw overcrowding.
Transport for London urged remote working where possible.
The strike, the second in three months, stems from drivers demanding a 5% raise to match inflation.
Mayor Sadiq Khan called for negotiations, but union leader Mick Whelan accused TfL of undervaluing workers.
X posts showed commuter frustration, with some supporting the strike and others decrying disruptions.
TfL estimates a £10 million economic hit.
A resolution meeting is set for September 18, with further action threatened if talks fail.
The Evening Standard covered the story, noting the broader context of UK public sector unrest, including teacher and nurse pay disputes.
The strike highlights ongoing tensions between cost-of-living pressures and public service funding.
2025-09-16 22:24:00



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