London Bridge was completely blocked off by black cab drivers protesting against Transport for London and Uber.
The massive demonstration saw cabbies flock to the bridge this evening — causing significant disruption to commuters in the capital.
City of London police warned the action could have seen the bridge sealed off until at least 8pm.
However it was reopened to traffic again shortly before 7pm.
A cabbie flies the Union Jack while stood on the roof of a black cab at London Bridge today, which was brought to a standstill as drivers demonstrated
The massive demonstration saw hundreds of cabs flock to the bridge this evening —causing significant disruption to commuters in the capital
Cabbies were protesting against Transport for London’s reasons for revoking Uber’s licence and the firms continued operation in the capital
Buses serving London Bridge had to be either diverted or terminated earlier then scheduled.
Cabbies were protesting against Transport for London’s reasons for revoking Uber’s licence and the firms continued operation in the capital.
The demonstration was the fourth to take place in London this week.
But the move sparked outrage among Londoners on social media, who said they had ‘no sympathy’.
But the move sparked outrage among Londoners on social media, who said they had ‘no sympathy’
Alice Cookson commented: ‘How completely misguided of the black cabs to think that forcing Londoners to miss their trains home will in any way incentivise harsher penalties for Uber. Outdated and overpriced.’
@susaneastoe said: ‘Not sure what black cabs are trying to achieve closing London Bridge – just making people dislike black cabs.’
@OA4 wrote: ‘I don’t get why #BlackCabs are protesting against TFL and Uber..? You want business how about you lower you f*****g prices?’
Today’s protest comes after the busy Elephant and Castle roundabout was brought to a standstill by black cab protesters — causing traffic chaos
A spokesman for Transport for London said: ‘The law stipulates that operators can continue until any appeals process is exhausted
@SugaDD73 added: It’s irresponsible for black cabs to block the whole bridge! Say if the emergency services need to get through or someone can’t walk and needed the bus?? I usually jump the bus. I ain’t done anything to deserve my right taken #LondonBridge.’
Today’s protest comes after the busy Elephant and Castle roundabout was brought to a standstill by black cab protesters — causing traffic chaos.
A spokesman for Transport for London said: ‘The law stipulates that operators can continue until any appeals process is exhausted.
‘We urge the protesters to call the protests off.’
Other demonstrations took place at Marble Arch on Tuesday and on Wednesday at Parliament Square.
The time and location for the cabbies’ final protest on Friday are still to be confirmed.