TfL Tube driver suspended after saying Jews are 'not safe' while he's driving Bakerloo line

A London Underground driver has been suspended after being filmed making a comment that appeared to suggest Jewish people would be unsafe on services while he is driving.

Campaign Against Antisemitism (CAA) published footage of the unidentified Transport for London employee on their social media on Monday.

The Tube driver can be seen at a protest carrying a banner that reads: “National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers - Bakerloo Branch.”
In the footage, the Tube driver is asked: “Is it safe for Jews to ride the Bakerloo line?”.

Responding, the employee appears to say: “Not when I’m driving”.

CAA described the footage as "revolting," saying it betrays the most "basic expectations" of staff responsible for safety on London's transport network.

Transport for London confirmed it has been made aware of the footage and that the staff member has been suspended pending further investigation.

The incident has been reported to the British Transport Police.

A spokesperson for Campaign Against Antisemitism said: “This is revolting and plainly runs counter to the most basic expectations of public transport.

“Already over two thirds of British Jews do not feel comfortable disclosing their identity on public transport.

“We are grateful that TfL has identified and suspended this individual and expect that, if the footage is borne out, in due course he will be fired.”
Transport for London’s chief operating officer Claire Mann said: “Everyone has the right to travel around London without facing discrimination, and we stand united against hate in all its forms.

Any acts of antisemitism will not be tolerated and will be treated with the utmost seriousness.

“Since this incident was brought to our attention, a driver has been identified and suspended whilst we fully investigate, in line with our policies and procedures.”
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An RMT spokesperson said: "Our union has a proud history of over 100 years of militantly fighting antisemitism and fascism in Britain and abroad.

“We condemn all forms of discrimination and do not accept that behaviour within our organisation.

"We do not comment on individual cases under investigation as that would not be appropriate."