Petition · past parliament
Begin operating completely driverless trains on the entire London Underground
Rejected
19 signatures
What the petition asks
Driverless trains are a reality in many advanced cities in the world.
Many of London Underground's lines are already able to be operated remotely. The DLR has been operating driverless since 1987 with an impeccable safety record.
They would be able to operate 24/7 for London without strikes.
Many of London Underground's lines are already able to be operated remotely. The DLR has been operating driverless since 1987 with an impeccable safety record.
They would be able to operate 24/7 for London without strikes.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The London Underground system is operated by Transport for London, which is the responsibility of the Mayor of London, not the UK Government or Parliament.
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Timeline
| 5 Aug 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Aug 2015 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Rejected
Rejected
6 Aug 2015
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.