Transportation authorities in London have introduced a new public bus service linking two areas of the capital with large Jewish populations, Golders Green and Stamford Hill, amid a spike in antisemitic incidents.
Antisemitic incidents hit record levels in London, UK, and London Mayor Sadiq Khan was informed that Jews fear changing buses between Golders Green and Stamford Hill due to an unprecedented level of antisemitic incidents, reports The Times of Israel.
The Jewish community was “frightened because of a mass increase in antisemitism since October 7 last year” when Hamas attacked southern Israel, Mayor Khan told BBC radio. “I was told stories by families who, where they changed buses from Stamford Hill to Golders Green at Finsbury Park, were frightened about the abuse they had received,” he added.
The new 310 line started to function in early September and provides direct transport between Golders Green and Stamford Hill, removing the need for passengers to change buses.
Jewish groups welcomed the new service, as they have been campaigning for a direct transport link for 16 years.
“In a period where our community is encountering unprecedented antisemitism, any measure that bolsters the confidence of Jewish individuals in using public transport is immensely valued,” said co-chairs of the London Jewish Forum, Andrew Gilbert and Adrian Cohen.
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