Concerns arise as commuter claims bedbug sighting on London Underground
London underground were left appalled when an individual claimed to have spotted a potential bedbug on the Victoria Line.
A TikTok video shared showed what appeared to be a bedbug crawling on a commuter's leg, prompting the passenger to call on Transport for London (TfL) to address the issue. The brief eight-second clip displayed the insect on the woman's black trousers, and its appearance and color suggested it resembled a bedbug.
TfL responded to the situation in a statement provided to The Mirror, stating that it had no knowledge of any bedbug outbreaks in London.
However, the organization pledged to continue monitoring the transportation network's cleanliness. TfL emphasized that all seats undergo thorough cleaning through vacuuming and shampooing, with any seats deemed unfit for customer use being replaced.
The video garnered thousands of views and numerous comments, with varied reactions from viewers.
While some were unfazed, suggesting that bedbugs were not a new issue in London, others expressed significant concern about the potential problem.
One commenter wrote, «My worst nightmare. They are so hard to get rid of,» while another stated, «Noooo, I'm not leaving the house.» Some TikTok users also pointed out that the insect in question did not resemble a bedbug and could be a tick instead.
Professor Richard Wall from the University of Bristol's School of Biological Sciences weighed in, suggesting that the insect did not appear «flat enough» to be a bedbug.
He also expressed doubt that it was a tick due to its size. He noted that bedbugs are primarily nocturnal creatures.
A TfL spokesperson reassured the public, stating, «We are continuing to implement our rigorous and thorough cleaning measures that have
