How much does a London Tube driver earn?

Following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made by MyLondon to Transport for London in early 2021, the annual wage of a full-time Tube driver was revealed as £56,496. This was based on the financial year from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020, with 3,271 drivers said to earn this amount, not including bonuses.

What do Tube drivers do?

The Tube drivers are on the front lines, responsible for ensuring that those 1.265 billion trips go safely each year. Drivers control the Tube train’s speed, too. And they have to be careful, as there are speed limits.

Does London Underground have drivers?

All London Underground trains are currently either operated manually (when a train driver controls starting and stopping, the operation of doors and handling of emergencies) or in semi-automatic mode (when starting and stopping is automated, but a driver operates the doors and drives the train if needed).

Why are train drivers paid so much?

Train drivers have a very strong union. When a union is strong, the pay that the workers get is usually a bit better. Unions help to ensure a group of people who are working in the same trade have access to fair benefits and fair pay.

Why are Tube drivers paid so much?

Why do London Underground drivers get paid so much? – Quora. Most salary levels are just based on supply and demand economics really. What makes tube drivers different is the ability of their unions to make the supply of drivers extremely tight (and thus drive up their pay).

How long are Tube driver shifts?

What hours do they work and how much holiday do they get? Drivers usually work 36-hour weeks and have 43 days of annual leave, including bank holidays. Shifts can start as early as 4.45am and end as late as 1.30am. The drivers cannot drink alcohol for eight hours before a shift starts.

Why are tube drivers striking?

London Undergroundservices have been disrupted today (Friday 26 November) as drivers launch a 24-hour strike in a dispute over the Night Tube. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said its members were solidly supporting the walkout, which will be followed by more action in the run up to Christmas.