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Daily Mirror
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Levi Winchester

Fed-up commuter invents app to tell travellers which train carriages will be busiest

A fed-up commuter has launched a new few app to help fellow Brits avoid busy train carriages.

The TUBR app alerts people on the London underground to crowds and congestion before they arrive at stations.

It works by using algorithms to monitor and track passenger levels across the city - the service then feeds this back to users so they can plan their journey.

Dash Tabor, 34, invented the TUBR app after becoming annoyed with boarding crowded trains, and says thousands of people are now using it.

TUBR found a third of London commuters were feeling "anxious" about using public transport again.

Would you use an app to find a quieter train? Let us know in the comments.

The app brings up the quietest times on the tube system (TUBR)
You can choose specific stations to see how busy they are (TUBR)

While one in four said they had "not used it at all" during the pandemic, and only 10% admitted to being "relaxed" about the idea of hopping back on the Tube.

Work from home guidance is still in place for workers if they can do their job remotely.

The Prime Minister had signalled that this rule could be lifted from June 21 earlier this month, although there are now fears that the next stage of the roadmap could be pushed back due to the surge of the Indian coronavirus variant.

The government has yet to officially say when the guidance will definitely change.

The app aims to help commuters avoid being caught in a busy tube (AFP via Getty Images)

Ms Tabor said she created TUBR after being left fed up with spending countless journeys on the Tube with her face wedged into a commuter’s armpit.

She said: “Our mission at TUBR is simple; we want to help people travel in a smarter and safer way and in a way that fully meets the needs of the modern-day commuter.

“There’s no such thing as the 9-5 anymore and people need accurate, reliable travel information 24/7.

“Our unique algorithm delivers that and puts the power back in the users hands by ensuring they have all the information they need to travel in the smartest way.“

She continued: “As we come out of the pandemic, developing seamless ways to travel safely on public transport has never been more important.

“After months and months in lockdown, TUBR is helping provide a lifeline solution which will help get London moving safely again. ”

Other apps that help you see how busy transportation is include CityMapper, which also has a real-time function so you can track congestion.

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