TfL to furlough 7,000 staff as passenger numbers fall due to COVID-19
As Londoners continue to stay home in order to save lives, a drastic fall in passengers has lead Transport for London to furlough staff in order to stay financially stable.
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As Londoners continue to stay home in order to save lives, a drastic fall in passengers has lead Transport for London to furlough staff in order to stay financially stable.
22 April 2020 | By UIC
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