The backlash comes alongside strikes so frequent that everyone from rubbish collectors to bakers, dentists to air traffic controllers, has walked off the job at some point.
Other SoMa venues that bears frequent include everyone's favourite biker bar, the Hole In The Wall Saloon, Powerhouse and men-only "social" club Blow Buddies.
Cónán Ó Broin, 23, who works for the Union of Students in Ireland, said the sendoffs in his hometown, Clondalkin, were now so frequent that everyone knew the drill, assembling at a pub for a final round of drinks.
They thrived surrounded by courtiers in their beloved Tanglewood, and their appearance at social events (rare) and charity events (frequent) made everyone stand up just a little straighter, lest they be found wanting.
The venue was frequented by everyone from the Kray twins to Princess Margaret.
Prime real estate for enjoying the crowds are the tables in front of Breaking New Grounds (14 Market Square, 603-436-9555), a hip, earthy coffee shop frequented by everyone from business people to local artists.
As it has for generations, seafood is still grilled and fried down Istanbul's alleyways, meze and raki are consumed in equal measure and with equal enthusiasm, and old-school restaurants like Beyti — a temple of meat frequented by everyone from prime ministers to tennis pros — not only survive but thrive.
In such a "frequent call" market, everyone has until the next time the exchange clears, or matches orders, to respond to new information.
Their fridge appears to be miraculously self-filling and at frequent intervals nearly everyone spills out on to the grass, furiously smoking cigs right down to the nub (while shouting and pushing each other), then clambers back inside to crack open more drinks.
The Conservative mayor said: "This package, which has been made possible by the continuing delivery of efficiencies across TfL, ensures that fares remain affordable and that we have the level of funding we need to continue to improve the network and deliver even better, more frequent services for everyone.
