London On The Eve Of Congestion Charging

"Being familiar with London’s geography, I set off on a three block walk to Euston Square Station, where I could catch the Circle Line, by which I could access Victoria Station in either direction, though circuitously, while avoiding the Oxford Circus area. After purchasing my ticket and passing through the entry gate there came an announcement to the effect that there were long delays on the Circle Line in both directions. So, I forfeited my second public transport fare and returned to Euston Station where I and perhaps 200 other people waited in the Taxi queue that testified to the shortage of supply relative to demand."

Thanks to Chris Steins