Moorgate was nearly 50 years ago, Beth, and caused by driver error! In any event, that might explain why a tube driver is paid more, though not why he or she have expontially greater leverage during an all-out, no restrictions strike. The answer is surely, it's just circumstance. Some occupations mean they can have their foot on the nation's neck when demanding what they want.
It demonstrates why a tube driver is paid more....because he is responsible for life...and ensures people get to their destination safely. That is exactly why they have more leverage and so they should. Do not be obtuse Goldie
As I say, I agree it is why they're paid more, but - the only reason they have more leverage, is that they can prevent other workers from working, by nature of their job (less so, since WFH admittedly). That has traditionally given rail and underground unions disproportionate leverage. Social workers can save lives. But if they strike, everyone else can still get to work.
Probably not.. but compare the number of people on the 280 aylesbury to Oxford (10) to the number on circle line ( 200-300)
Lot more variables on the road than on a track Maybe bus drivers need to be paid more Doesn't one of the tubelines not even have drivers
I believe the dockland light railway is. But it was built from scratch to be driverless. Not sure the complexities of the circle line could cope with driverless trains
The bus route that I often use is the 282, which runs between Mount Vernon and Ealing hospitals. They won't let you on with your bed, though.
