Every day, millions of commuters use London's famous Underground network to get to and from work.
Today, the city came to a complete standstill as a 24-hour Tube strike forced the closure of most central lines and stations.
A statement on the Transport for London website read: "A Tube strike by station staff is affecting services today ... Tube services are severely reduced and some stations will be closed until the end of service today. Most stations in Zone 1 are closed."
As the rain fell and despair grew, thousands were forced into crowded carriages on the few remaining trains that were running. Those choosing to take an Uber were reportedly charged four times the usual fare. Commuters opting to take the bus had no choice but to join mile-long queues snaking around the city streets. Some walked, others cycled, thousands complained.
London's busiest station, Clapham Junction, was forced to evacuate because of severe overcrowding. Commuters caught in the chaos took to social media to vent their frustration.