By John McCarthy

As the Tube workers take industrial action against their paymasters a whole different battle was brewing on the surface of London’s streets during the strikes.

Commuters resorted to walking, dusting off the old bicycle or throwing their lot in with taxis and ride-hailing apps. Services such as Uber and Hailo were fighting to position themselves as the best way to travel in London.

On Wednesday evening Uber sent out a message encouraging Londoners to rideshare stating “you can split the fare in-app and you’ll be freeing up a car for another commuter. It’s win-win!”

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Source: The Drum