THE Oxford Tube and X90 were heavily disrupted today due to roadblocks by environmental protesters in London.
Extinction Rebellion, who have previously blocked Botley Road, are aiming to draw attention to the climate crisis.
READ AGAIN: Protesters block traffic on Botley Road
Around 100 protesters from Oxford are in London for the action, scheduled to last all week, and are currently split between Edgware Road and Marble Arch, according to activist Zuhura Plummer.
The Tube was 'unable to serve Grosvenor Gardens, Marble Arch and Notting Hill Gate due to the roadblock.
SERVICE UPDATE: Due to a roadblock we are currently unable to serve Marble Arch in either direction. https://t.co/QBOU2lU7Qt
— Oxford Tube (@Oxford_Tube) April 15, 2019
The X90 also experienced 'major issues', missing out its Baker Street/Marylebone Road and March Arch stops.
X90 update:
— Oxford Bus Company (@OxfordBusCo) April 15, 2019
Our services are currently experiencing delays of approximately 20-40 minutes due to diversion in London. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Explaining the protest, activist Fiona Cross, who has lived in Oxford since 1992, said: “We’ve got to try something because it is a emergency now and we’ve seen how politicians faff about and we haven’t got time.
"It will be become irreversible and needs to be taken seriously now.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel