Transport to be Affected in 2012 London Olympics

Upcoming 2012 London Olympics is already a big craze among the sports lovers. London transport stated that small businesses should avoid usage of transport during the games. According to Boris Johnson, “A million extra passengers a day are expected on train and bus services during next year’s event, which was intended to be a ‘public transport Games.”

Peter Hendy, mayor’s transport commissioner said, “I am not going to be responsible for a transport mess like Atlanta’ – referring to the 1996 competition where an overstretched travel network buckled and caused athletes to miss events.”

Bob Crew, RMT union head also send warning against the capital risk, which includes global Olympics travel embarrassment on grand scale.

Mr. Crow said, “It could be like New Year’s Eve every night for three weeks. We support the Olympics but we’re in a situation where we’ve got rid of 600 staff from ticket offices and they are now searching for volunteers.”

He further added, “If there was a Mumbai-type bomb attack, what would happen? Stations will close, roads will be cordoned off, lorries won’t be able to make deliveries. We need to work out a plan where there is flexibility for staff.”

The International Olympic Committee in the year 2004 stated the transport system of London as ‘obsolete’. Mr. Hendy stated, “We’re already working with businesses to manage demand. We’re confident we will get all athletes, officials and spectators to their events on time and keep London moving.”

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