'Tube strikes this week will cost us tens of thousands': Frustrated businesses warn of huge hit to London economy

""It's dramatically dropped a lot," says the manager of MuMu Street Food, a restaurant that serves Asian food near Moorgate. "We [usually] have a queue, we're non stop working but now I have nothing to do but sit and wait for customers.""

""Our shops across the city and Canary Wharf have been hit with anywhere between 15 per cent to 20 per cent less footfall and sales accordingly. A huge hit for a chain our size again with this unnecessary strike action.""

""It will cost us tens of thousands of pounds this week. Very frustrating and another hit to the hospitality sector, especially the retail sector.""

The tube strikes in London have led to a dramatic decrease in customer numbers for local traders, with some restaurants reporting a 50% drop in footfall. Workers are also facing longer commutes, complicating their ability to reach their jobs. The hospitality sector is bracing for a devastating impact, with businesses like MuMu Street Food and Birley's sandwich shops experiencing significant losses. Birley's managing director noted a 15% to 20% decrease in sales, leading to tens of thousands of pounds in losses, highlighting the strain on the retail sector.

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