"All trains on the London Underground should be driverless, according to the Conservative group on the London Assembly.
In a proposal to the mayor, the Tories claim it would save about £141m-a-year in wages and prevent strike action.
Transport for London (TfL) said staff on board trains reassure passengers, provide information and help with speedy alighting.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said the proposal would hit safety. The Victoria and Central lines already use technology which has reduced train drivers to door openers." -- BBC website.
In a proposal to the mayor, the Tories claim it would save about £141m-a-year in wages and prevent strike action.
Transport for London (TfL) said staff on board trains reassure passengers, provide information and help with speedy alighting.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said the proposal would hit safety. The Victoria and Central lines already use technology which has reduced train drivers to door openers." -- BBC website.
About bloody time... it is the last bit that gets me - "reduced train drivers to door openers". £40,000 pa to open f*cking doors. SACK THE B*ST*RDS!!!
Rant over.
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