Londoners are being warned of major travel disruption today and tomorrow as bus and Tube strikes hit the capital.

A 24-hour walkout affecting some east London bus routes is overlapping with ongoing Underground disruption, with passengers urged to plan ahead.

Bus strike details

The bus strike involves drivers from the East London Bus & Coach Company, operating out of Bow bus garage, and is expected to cause significant impact on services.

The routes affected are not clearly listed, meaning passengers will need to check live updates to confirm the status of their journeys.

The walkout is set to continue from the early hours of Friday into the morning of Saturday, April 25.

Transport for London (TfL) has warned of very limited or no service on these routes, with the possibility of short-notice cancellations and long gaps between buses.

Tube strike disruption

The bus strike comes as the Tube network is already reeling from a walkout by drivers, which began at midday on Tuesday, April 21.

The strike, supported by the RMT union, is in protest against roster changes and a move to a four-day working week.

This has resulted in reduced or no service on multiple Tube lines, with TfL warning of “significant disruption across the Tube network”.

Passengers have been advised to complete essential journeys early and to expect very busy trains when they do run.

Impact on passengers

With more people expected to switch from the Tube to bus services, the routes that are running are likely to be busier than usual.

TfL has advised passengers to check the live bus status on the TfL Go app or the TfL website before they travel, and to use the “Nearby” or “Status updates” pages to see if a route is suspended.

Passengers are also being urged to allow extra time for their journeys, especially if they usually use routes in the Bow area.

Alternative travel options

Alternatives such as walking, cycling schemes, the Elizabeth line, London Overground, or National Rail services are also being suggested where available.

For those making essential trips into central London on Friday morning, TfL has warned to prepare for more crowding, queues, and slower journeys.

Ongoing disruption

The ongoing disruption is expected to affect early morning travel on Friday, with limited buses on the affected east London routes and the Tube strike still in force until midday.

Throughout the day on Friday, the Tube is still expected to be disrupted after midday as services slowly ramp back up, and buses are likely to remain busier than usual.

TfL has also warned that both bus and Tube strikes can be suspended or scaled back at short notice if talks progress.

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Transport for London has urged passengers to check live updates immediately before they travel.

Advice to Londoners

With the strikes set to cause widespread disruption, Londoners are being warned to plan ahead and be prepared for longer and busier journeys.

TfL has also advised passengers to consider alternative modes of transport where possible, to minimise disruption to their journeys.

The ongoing disputes are causing significant disruption for commuters, with the situation showing no signs of resolution in the near future.

For now, Londoners are being urged to plan ahead, check live updates, and prepare for potentially longer journeys, as the strikes show no sign of letting up.