Overview

• Her July 1 tweet of a deserted Central Line carriage at 9.20am has amassed over five million views and 1,300 comments
• Commuters highlighted that traveling eastbound after peak time and a 34.7 °C heatwave likely contributed to the near-empty train
• Allsopp defended her observation by naming essential workers such as police officers, nurses, supermarket staff and cab drivers who cannot work from home
• Latest Transport for London figures show weekday Underground use has recovered to about 76–87% of pre-pandemic levels under hybrid schedules
• The exchange has reignited discussions on remote work’s economic effects and the London Underground’s role as a post-Covid barometer