In fairness, Londoners aren’t a monolithic group of idiots.
They’ve got the same worries as everywhere else - idiot bosses who won’t let them take time off or work from home, landlords demanding rent for the next few months upfront, precarious housing situations, or jobs that actually are essential. But the sheer numbers, coupled with a big reduction in tube and bus services lead to pictures like those in the article.
All those problems are exacerbated by the fact that most people can’t afford to live near their jobs, so commutes are required.
I mean, yes, there’ll be some idiots acting in bad faith, but I really don’t think that’s the whole story... unlike the absolute *morons* who congregated at Faversham for a few beers last week. No excuse.