Kirstie Allsopp criticized work-from-home culture after sharing a viral image of an empty Tube carriage during a weekday morning commute. She received backlash for timing, as many workers were likely already in their offices. Critics pointed out that she tweeted after the morning rush hour. Allsopp defended her stance, emphasizing various reasons for the absence of commuters. Work-from-home trends have resulted in Tube usage levels between 76% to 87% of pre-Covid figures, which reflects ongoing changes in commuting behavior despite the Tube's daily ridership of around 3 million people.
Kirstie Allsopp shared an image of an empty Tube carriage on a weekday morning, warning it can't be a good thing for work-from-home culture.
Despite criticism about her view on commuting, Allsopp defended the implications of an empty Tube being a negative sign for economic activity.
Working from home habits have reportedly kept weekday Tube usage between 76% to 87% of pre-Covid levels, reflecting ongoing changes in commuting trends.
The Underground is used by approximately 3 million people daily, but current usage rates suggest a significant decline compared to pre-pandemic times.
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