London adds gondolas to its stable of public transport options

Skift Take

The new line won't be ready for the Olympics but will likely piggy-back on east London's recent developments to bring a post-games boost to the area.

Testing is under way of London’s newest form of transport – a gondola lift cable car across the River Thames in east London.

The cable car will link east London to the O2 arena in Greenwich.

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