The debate over 'driverless trains' on the London Underground pits technological modernization and service reliability against union strength and passenger safety concerns. Proponents, often including Conservatives and business groups, argue that full automation (Grade of Automation 4) would end the frequent and crippling strikes called by RMT and ASLEF unions, while allowing for higher frequency services similar to the DLR or Paris Metro. Opponents, including the Unions and often the Labour Mayor, argue that the 'Deep Tube' infrastructure makes retrofitting prohibitively expensive compared to surface lines, and that a trained human presence is legally and practically vital for evacuating passengers from deep tunnels during emergencies.
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