London Tube Strike Live: How does the strike impact you on Monday 8 September and how do you get a taxi?
- Perry Richardson
- Sep 8
- 2 min read
Londoners are facing significant travel disruption today as the first full day of strike action shuts down large parts of the Underground network.
The walkout, called by the RMT union, is expected to leave Tube services at a near standstill from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 September. This follows a reduced service on Sunday, when services ended early. The industrial action is over pay and working conditions, with the RMT calling for a shorter working week, which Transport for London (TfL) says is unaffordable.
TfL is urging passengers to avoid unnecessary travel, check their routes in advance and complete all journeys by 6pm. Most Underground lines will not be running, with any remaining services starting after 8am and finishing early.
The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) will also see full closures on Tuesday and Thursday due to separate industrial action. Though it is scheduled to run a full service on other days, disruption is still likely where DLR stations link with the Tube.
Other services including the Elizabeth line, Overground and London Trams are expected to run, but TfL warns they will be far busier than usual. In some cases, trains may not stop at certain stations where platforms are shared with the Underground.
The disruption extends into Friday 12 September, when the Underground will not open until after 8am. A normal service is expected to return later that morning.
Claire Mann, TfL’s Chief Operating Officer, called on the RMT to end the strike and let members vote on what TfL describes as a fair pay deal. She said the demand to reduce the standard 35-hour working week could not be met due to cost and operational pressures.
Further disruption is expected at the weekend, with strike action by First Bus affecting some routes in west, northwest and southwest London from Friday through Sunday.
The London Underground strike is likely to trigger a sharp rise in demand for black cabs and private hire vehicles (PHVs) as commuters seek alternatives during the week-long disruption.
With most Tube lines shut from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 September and further limited service expected on Friday morning, road transport is expected to see increased pressure.
Passengers are urged to remain patient, particularly during the evening peak when road congestion typically worsens. Waiting at popular drop-off points and ranks will increase the chances of finding a taxi quickly as soon as it becomes available.
