London commuters are preparing to ditch the Tube and get back in their cars in record numbers as they return to work, a survey suggested today.
A total of 56 per cent of respondents said they planned to travel to work differently as a result of the coronavirus, with 72 per cent saying they will avoid the Tube for all but “essential” trips.
A total of 49 per cent of the 1,000 surveyed said they would use their car — up from 23 per cent before lockdown.
The figures will spark concern at Transport for London, which needs to restore its finances after fares income collapsed.
There is also concern that traffic levels could double — one of the reasons for the temporary C-charge hike to £15 and the decision to enforce it until 10pm and at weekends.
