A black cab protest has sparked gridlock in the capital bringing the City of London to a standstill during rush hour.
Drivers descended on Bank junction at 5pm on Thursday in a row over plans to restrict vehicles, including licensed taxis, from the area as snow lashed the capital.
The proposals have been put forward by the City of London Corporation.
Dramatic images and videos showed hundreds of cabs lining the streets close to London Bridge and the Bank of England.
City of London and the Metropolitan Police have warned of severe delays across the Square Mile until around 8pm.
Frustrated commuters took to social media to express their views on the situation.
One Twitter user described the area as “utter carnage”.
Another, known as Reggie, said: “Gridlock Bank junction.”
Mikkel Stern-Peltz wrote: “London Taxis blocking Bank junction in the City, stopping buses from getting through and people from getting home in pouring rain.”
However others shared their support for drivers.
Twitter user Selina said: “Good luck #LondonTaxi trade #BankJunction demo - @tfl totally failing London.”
Another added: “At Bank junction demo. Show all your support for world famous London black taxi. #cityoflondon.”
A City of London Police spokeswoman said: “We have also liaised with Transport for London to try to manage disruption on the roads as effectively
“Provisions have been made to allow access for emergency vehicles however all other traffic is advised to avoid the area and find alternative routes where possible.”
Superintendent Helen Isaac said: “We recognise that the public, commuters and businesses will be concerned about the impact this event may have for people who regularly use Bank junction.
"I want to reassure them that we have a full policing plan in place that balances both the rights of protestors with those impacted by the protest."
