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I think the insecurity of people's jobs and (un)affordability of rent in London exacerbate levels of stress related to whether you're going to get to your job on time.
Most definitely. It's all cut from the same cloth, and people feel it collectively, as you say. If you have a commute so long that you can barely help put your kids to bed on a weekday, that will prey on your mind all day long. Obviously, if you cycle, your journey time is fairly predictable, but not with any other mode, certainly not in London.
Oliver Schick
It feels self-perpetuating. When you're surrounded by people darting about in a stressed panic I find it's hard to remain calm and relaxed. I suspect a lot of people would be calm if there weren't such a number of rushing morons.
I make a conscious effort to avoid busy roads even if it means adding on time/distance to my journey.
I think the insecurity of people's jobs and (un)affordability of rent in London exacerbate levels of stress related to whether you're going to get to your job on time.