Embarrassment for Sadiq Khan as Londoners fume over Tube update - 'It's a monstrosity!'
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a partnership with furniture designer Made.
Commuters have slammed a new upgrade on London Underground stations describing it as "out of touch".
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a partnership with furniture designer Made which will see a number of installations at tube stations across the capital with furniture placed on platforms.
But the move has prompted anger with commuters saying the furniture will cause crowding on platforms and confusion with Made branding replacing station names on parts of the platforms.
One person commented on Twitter: "So tired commuters who are already struggling from the cost of living and crippling London rents now have to be funnelled through a shop show room just to get home?
"So out of touch. Where is the dignity? Every part of London being sold off or becoming an advert."
In its initial post, TfL said the partnership would allow passengers to "discover pieces as original as you are" adding that the "eye-catching" displays would be in place for two weeks.
Another Twitter user added: "Record-breaking delays, revenues and issues but let's install this monstrosity to add some extra congestion in there as well. Country and London is run by thickos."
While a third person said: "That's going to make navigating the platforms even more difficult for us wheelchair users and others with any mobility or visual needs, inaccessible travel."
?????? This train is now arriving at https://t.co/Q5wAgQWbqC!
— TfL (@TfL) May 13, 2024
For the next two weeks, you'll find eye-catching installations across Tube stations showcasing MADE’s latest designs ??????️✨
Don’t miss this chance to discover pieces as original as you are! pic.twitter.com/QitS1XVuc2
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Others asked the underground operator where the money raised from the advertising campaign was going, questioning whether the profit would be passed on to customers.
One Twitter post read: "Look forward to the extra ticket price reduction and extra staff due to the increased revenue stream."
It comes after a huge £2.9bn upgrade was announced for the London Underground just last month with the Piccadilly line is set to be closed for months as it gets new trains and an overall upgrade.