In a recent statement, London Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed concern over the financial implications of introducing driverless trains, stating it 'shouldn't be progressed any further'. He highlighted that such a significant upgrade would necessitate 'billions of pounds on each line', raising questions about the viability and potential economic burden of the initiative.
The discussion around driverless trains on the London Underground has been contentious since its inception. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson had indicated in 2020 that making driverless operations a prerequisite for any future funding for Transport for London was a priority, compounding the ongoing debate about funding versus modernization.
Reflecting on historical opposition, the Aslef drivers' union previously vowed to 'go to war' over the prospect of driverless trains in 2014, indicating longstanding resistance among union representatives towards automation in the transport sector, which they believe threatens job security.
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