This year, UK has been disrupted by numerous railway strikes, forcing people to find alternative solutions for their everyday travel. That’s where Getaround comes in, to have your back whenever the trains are not leaving the station.
Disruption is stressful. You might wonder how you can get your children to daycare, make an important meeting in the city or visit your relative on the outskirts of London. Getaround has shared cars available throughout the city of London, available to rent through the app down to the hour. Anticipating your transport needs on strike days can help you get the right car for the job.
Booking increase of 35 % on strike day
Tommy Wilson, business developer in Getaround UK, can confirm that people have been booking cars ahead of time to avoid having to manage last minute train cancellations.
After repeated strikes across France we have seen an increase of 35 % in bookings on strike day.
- Tommy Wilson, Getaround UK
So if you feel uncertain about how you will get around on the next strike day, you should know that you can rely on Getaround to get you there in an efficient, affordable and easy way.
Overview on upcoming train strike
The next announced strikes that will affect the UK railways are the following:
March 30th
April 1st