London Bus Strike Disrupts East Side Routes
East London bus drivers strike Friday through Saturday as Tube protests continue
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London Bus Strike Disrupts East Side Routes Friday
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London commuters face major disruptions Friday as a 24-hour bus strike affects routes operated by the East London Bus & Coach Company. Drivers from the Bow bus garage walked off the job early Friday morning, with the strike running through Saturday morning, April 25, Transport for London officials said. Specific route numbers affected weren't available by publication time, though officials warned of very limited or no service on impacted lines.
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The bus strike coincides with ongoing Tube disruptions that began Tuesday, April 21, when Underground drivers began protesting roster changes and a proposed four-day working week. Transit officials said the overlapping labor actions create compounded challenges for riders across the capital. The simultaneous strikes affect both surface and underground transit networks, forcing commuters to seek alternative routes during one of the busiest travel periods. Officials haven't said when negotiations might resolve either dispute.
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Transport for London warns passengers to expect significant disruption across affected bus routes and the Tube network. Officials said services that do operate will be extremely crowded, with longer wait times likely throughout the strike period. The agency didn't provide specific ridership impact estimates or detail how many routes face complete service suspensions versus reduced frequency. TfL representatives said both strikes could be suspended or scaled back at short notice if negotiations progress, though no timeline for resolution was provided.
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The 24-hour bus strike runs from early Friday morning through Saturday morning, April 25, officials confirmed. The Tube disruptions that began midday Tuesday continue with no announced end date. TfL advises passengers to complete essential journeys early and allow extra time for all trips. Officials said they'll provide updates as negotiations continue, though specific details about when normal service might resume weren't available.
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Riders should expect longer, busier journeys and consider alternative travel options including walking, cycling, the Elizabeth line, London Overground, or National Rail services, officials said. TfL representatives urged passengers to check service status before traveling and plan for delays. Moovit provides real-time updates for London transit routes, helping riders navigate service changes during the strikes.
