The London Underground has seen a staggering increase in lift closures, rising by nearly 90% in just one year, leaving many disabled riders stranded. In 2024, lifts were closed for a total of 6,197 hours due to staffing shortages, a troubling trend that has alarmed the Liberal Democrats. Wimbledon Park Station reported the highest number of closures, leading MP Paul Kohler to express concern about the exclusion of disabled individuals from public transport in London. This situation has prompted calls for urgent action from the Mayor of London and raised broader issues regarding accessibility within the transport system.
The total time that underground lifts were closed due to a lack of staffing in 2024 reached 6,197 hours, equivalent to 258 days.
Too many people are being excluded from the underground in London following these shocking figures, says MP Paul Kohler.
This doesn't just cause significant disruption to someone's day but can also create an upsetting or distressing experience for those affected.
We are supposed to have one of the best transport systems in the world, yet too many people are excluded from it altogether.
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