The London Underground, the "tube" 24 out of 24 weekends, some are just waiting for that and could barely wait, others fear an increase in ticket prices, while trade unions are worried about the possible elimination positions. The opening of the "tube" at night on Fridays and Saturdays, will materialize in September, just before the start of the World Cup rugby.
"This is a very good idea, says that resident. I do not go as late as when I was younger. But it's a great idea to allow people to move, so they do not remain in the streets late at night. "
"If it helps to have a 24 hours service on 24, it does not bother me," added the other resident.
The concern however is present among employees. Employees who had already conducted strikes in last February and April to protest against the automation project involving the ticket sales counters close.
"First of all, they will be a loss of 20 million pounds in the first year, says Luke Chester, a trade unionist. This project is to be financed somehow, and our concern is that it will be by cuts in other services, and even staff reductions. "
The "Night Tube", the night underground during the weekend, was announced in November 2013 by the mayor of the capital, Boris Johnson.
According to the unions, the project will lead to higher prices and will not be profitable before 2033.
