Overview

• A commuter filmed the driver knitting on a lion-emblazoned loom and viewing videos on a mobile phone while the Northern Line train pulled out of Hendon Central station in February.
• Transport for London confirmed the driver was dismissed after concluding a full internal investigation into the footage that went viral in June.
• The incident occurred during a stretch of industrial action by Tube drivers demanding higher pay, pension protections and improved working conditions.
• London Underground drivers earn up to £72,849 a year for a 35-hour week and receive 43 days of holiday, fueling debate over staff professionalism and perks.
• Social media users have expressed widespread concern over safety standards and accountability on the capital’s transport network.