#TubeStrike Twitter reaction: Brands tweet weary Londoners with promise of chocolate, gyms, rides & skateboards
Londoners often shudder in fear at the mention of tube strikes.
Alas the dark times have returned. Londoners now find themselves suffering the worst indignities a non-functional train service can afford.
To lighten the mood, gain a little recognition and engagement (and ease the situation) a whole host of brands pitched in to help stranded commuters weather the storm.
Fitness First gym opened up its doors to stranded commuters
Walk, run or cycle to work tomorrow,show us your Oyster Card and we will let you in for free !!#FFKeepMoving @FitnessFirstUK
— FitnessFirst Cottons (@FFcottons) July 8, 2015
Renault ferried commuters in a fleet of Twizy motors for free in a campaign created by Publicis London.
Don't let the #tubestrike leave you stranded. Look out for our fleet of free #TWIZY shuttles in London tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/rrT0ssEay9 — RenaultUK (@renault_uk) August 5, 2015Here to help! #twizy #tubestrike https://t.co/OmXVIkOZ1z — RenaultUK (@renault_uk) August 6, 2015
Taxi hailing app Gett offered commuters who hitched a ride free chocolate and discounts.
For today only… #GettChoc in the app, for free, to sweeten the misery of a #tubestrike. Just another gift from Gett. pic.twitter.com/TZjrmRY0Js — Gett UK (@Gett_UK) August 6, 2015
This #tubestrike, use GETT30 for a free first ride, and why not order FREE #GettChoc in the app too? pic.twitter.com/9Z3vaASJY8 — Gett UK (@Gett_UK) August 6, 2015
Taxi rival Hailo also targeted discounts at specific accounts on Twitter.
@techcityuk Hailo has London's techsters covered. Use £5 promo NOTUBES. Expires 6pm. Limited offer. Happy hailing TechCityUK #tubestrike — Hailo London (@HailoLondon) August 6, 2015
Penny Skateboards were handing out free boards.
The last free @pennyskateboard has gone! Want to be a #pennypassenger & avoid the #tubestrike http://t.co/nmKyxlO7rX pic.twitter.com/bwCPEWDtNx — Penny Skateboards (@pennyskateboard) August 6, 2015Direct Line was doling out survival packs #EveryDayFix. The Drum London was lucky enough to receive one.
Thank you to @DirectLine_UK for our #everydayfix. Can't go wrong with leibniz https://t.co/lHdfsVNvmC
— The Drum (@TheDrum) August 6, 2015And The Office Group was dishing out work space to stranded workers.
Work around the #tubestrike and sign up for a #freetrial of our flexible workspaces across #London space@theofficegroup.co.uk
— The Office Group (@TheOfficeGroup) August 6, 2015Here's a few more of the best tweets.
Empire Cinemas
How our London office got to work today #KnightBus #TubeStrike pic.twitter.com/wrOBkHeFHt
— Empire Cinemas (@EmpireCinemas) August 6, 2015
Carlsberg
Here’s #ProbablyTheBest use of your tube card today #TubeStrike. https://t.co/JhWp4eApZ8
— Carlsberg UK (@CarlsbergUK) August 5, 2015
WeBuyAnyCar.com
How non-Londoners feel having to watch their Twitter feed be taken over by the #tubestrike pic.twitter.com/6Ywg5AK4nJ
— webuyanycar.com (@webuyanycar) August 6, 2015
When people who don't live in London think Londoners complain too much about the #tubestrike pic.twitter.com/sTdym0BJow
— webuyanycar.com (@webuyanycar) August 6, 2015
4Music
Here we go again London... http://t.co/xvWUrj4gNK #tubestrike pic.twitter.com/RQxBOgrjcS
— 4Music (@4Music) August 6, 2015
Lidl
Get a tube that isn't on strike #tubestrike pic.twitter.com/0sZwVJefsR
— Lidl UK (@LidlUK) August 6, 2015
Pizza Express
Emoji makers - can Phil Mitchell angry face replace ? Perfect for #tubestrike commuters. pic.twitter.com/DxAJxJLd6j
— PizzaExpress (@PizzaExpress) August 6, 2015
Deezer
All we need is somebody to lean on #tubestrike pic.twitter.com/3JkmT8SGvP
— Deezer UK (@deezeruk) August 6, 2015
Krispy Kreme
Service Update: There is a good service on all Krispy Kreme lines. #TubeStrike pic.twitter.com/bBniwdfD8W
— Krispy Kreme UK (@krispykremeUK) August 6, 2015
BBC Three
How to get to work during a London #TubeStrike. Level: Boss. #TransportGoals pic.twitter.com/Thm2vkFlms
— BBC Three (@bbcthree) August 6, 2015
Pret
Not again... #gingerbreadlegs #tubestrike pic.twitter.com/VfOZD9otir
— Pret (@Pret) August 6, 2015
Innocent Drinks wrote a full commute nightmare story – check it on their account
Londoners everywhere are being forced above ground, standing on stationary staircases hoping they'll move, scanning Oyster cards on bollards
— innocent drinks (@innocent) August 6, 2015
To catch the top tweets using the #TubeStrike hashtag check out Twitter Reverb’s graphic below