Traffic plummets due to lack of school runs during strikes
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Location technology company TomTom said road congestion in cities across Britain was far below normal levels at 8am as a strike by teachers led to a huge reduction in the number of children being driven to schools. Congestion during this morning’s rush hour has fallen significantly from its usual levels Andy Marchant, TomTom Other cities that saw a drop in traffic over that period include Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield. TomTom traffic expert Andy Marchant said: “As half a million workers go on strike across the UK today, shutting down rail lines and schools, TomTom data has shown that congestion during this morning’s rush hour has fallen significantly from its usual levels.
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