You have to apply to Transport for London (TfL). It’s not like applying for a normal job. This is like applying to be an astronaut, but with more ghosts (more on that later). TfL opens applications for new driver roles only a few times a year. You have to be vigilant.
If you miss the window, you wait. And you refresh the careers page. Getting the application is like catching a rare Pokémon. Once you have it, the real fun begins. You’ll need to pass a sifting test that checks your focus, reaction time, and ability to ignore distractions.
Your Brain is the Engine
The actual test is a secret. But we know it involves looking at screens and pushing buttons when a specific light changes. It’s like a very serious, high-stakes game of Whac-A-Mole. They want to know if your brain can handle the monotony of a long tunnel.
Do you have the patience of a saint? Because you will spend eight hours staring into a dark hole. That’s the job. You have to stay alert even when nothing is happening. Nothing for minutes at a time.
Then, suddenly, a leaf on the track shuts down the entire line. You need to stay chill. TfL loves a chill person.
