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More e-bikes on London's streets ahead of Tube strikes
The rollout adds parking bays and AI photo checks as usage surged 685% during last year’s strike period, Bolt said.
- Bolt is expanding its e-bike network across London, adding availability in Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham to offer commuters an alternative transport option during RMT union Tube strikes beginning today.
- RMT union members began two 24-hour walkouts today, Tuesday, with further action scheduled for Thursday, April 23, after negotiations with Transport for London over proposed four-day working schedules stalled.
- Research commissioned by Bolt suggests e-bikes free up an estimated 577,500 spaces on public transport weekly, while the company's per-mile pricing model discourages rushed riding linked to unsafe cycling.
- TfL Chief Operating Officer Claire Mann stated the four-day week reforms aim to improve "reliability and flexibility at no additional cost," while RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey cited "serious concerns around fatigue, safety and work-life balance."
- Transport for London warns of "significant disruption" across multiple lines during industrial action continuing through June, with no service expected on the Piccadilly and Circle lines.
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