TfL Suspends Bakerloo Driver for Antisemitic Remarks

A London Underground driver on the Bakerloo line has been suspended after footage emerged showing him telling Jewish passengers they would not be safe on his train. The incident, captured at a protest on April 20, 2026, has drawn widespread condemnation amid heightened concerns over antisemitism in the British capital.

In the video, published by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, the unidentified driver is seen holding a banner for the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Bakerloo Branch. When asked by the person filming, "Is it safe for Jews to ride the Bakerloo line?" the driver responds, "Not when I'm driving." He adds, "Stay well clear," before noting that passengers would be safe that day since he was not operating a train due to the demonstration.

Transport for London, which operates the Underground network, confirmed it reviewed the footage and suspended the employee pending a full investigation. Chief Operating Officer Claire Mann stated, "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 treated with the utmost seriousness." The incident...