London has now launched an overnight service on its Victoria and Central underground services. The first weekend saw more than 100,000 journeys being completed, so it could prove popular. The hope is that it will also prove popular with the catering industry.
Before overnight tubes were introduced, people had to rely exclusively on transport like taxis and buses to travel at night. This might cut a night short due to the time taken to get home, or the price of the journey. By giving people more options to stay out later, it’s hoped that this will give restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues a boost.
The food and drink industries are excited by these changes and hope that it will mean more revenue for them. The industry makes a large percentage of its income during weekends and evenings, so anything that helps people to make the most of eating and drinking at these times is a welcome change.
It’s also hoped that night tubes will help those working in the catering and events industries. It will give workers more flexible transport options, and provide them with a safe way of travelling home late at night after a shift.