No, he has housing. He lives with one of the others who actually has a freedom pass (that’s how they get on the line). They’re all in it together to feed their addictions. They deny help offered. None of the beggers on the East London Line are homeless. 100% they’re all about getting money to feed their addictions. Don’t be fooled.

They try to get around the begging aspect by doing “poetry” or saying they’re not asking for money etc. Solicting on the railway is a chargable offence under the railway byelaws. Anyone approaching asking for money in any shape or form is breaking the byelaws if they’re doing it on a train, no ifs or buts.

“I’m just doing poetry”, well then ask him if he can provide his TfL issued busking license. They need to be challenged and pushed off of the line.

I’ve seen now they have “land sheriffs” on the line looking out for them and moving them on.

“See it, say it, sorted”, if someone is approaching someone on the train asking for money, that’s harassment. Press the big red button by the door and tell the driver. They will have to stop the train, go back and reset the alarm, causing delays. Delays cost money. THAT is how action needs to be taken. More times trains are delayed due to begging, the better the response.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for helping those in need, just that those who are begging on East London Line are only in need of their next fix.