Everyone’s got ‘Ahead of the Games’ by staying at home

On the run up to the Olympics it seemed that London would be in permanent transport chaos until sportspeople and visitors alike left for their home countries after the closing ceremony.

There were messages on TV, at railway stations – everywhere – stating that everyone should “Get Ahead of the Games” and make sure they gave themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations through the crowds.

We were told that trains and buses would be packed, motorists would suffer traffic jams, and pavements would be overrun with people.

But no – reports from businesses and attractions in the city state that all the visitor numbers are down.

It seems that all the warnings of transport meltdown have scared people away, leading to monetary loss. Hmm, not good for the economy…

A spokesperson for the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions stated, “There are two groups of people missing.

 “The first are general visitors to London, who are staying clear because of the perception that it will be busy. The second are Londoners and Brits who have been warned there will be a transport nightmare.

“Our message to them is that while it may be sensible to avoid certain peak times and locations, transport is running very smoothly.

“Ironically there has never been a better time to visit our attractions because the queues are shorter and opening times have been extended.”

Next thing we know there will be transport chaos because everyone will have been told London’s empty.  

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