Tube strike sparked huge surge in bike crashes, London Ambulance Service data shows

Lime revealed a more than 50% jump in trips during rush hour traffic on Monday and Tuesday (Ben Whitley/PA) - (PA Wire)

Cycling accidents in London increased by almost 50% during this week’s Tube strike according to the London Ambulance Service (LAS).

The LAS reported an increase in the number of road traffic collisions involving bikes as London roads became congested with commuters cycling to work during the RMT union walkout this week.