Automation index
How much of a Metro driver’s job can AI already do?
ATO and a log come earlier. Driving a full train and reacting in the tunnel do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Metro driver
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#495 / 643
View rankingMetro driver
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Checks, tests and the cab log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Drive, stop at platforms and regulate running.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Incidents, evacuation and talk to Control.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Timetables, reliefs and the day’s orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Passengers, platforms and announcements.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Rules, fatigue and liability for the train.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- drive metro trains
- stop at platforms
- regulate running
- evacuate tunnels
- talk to control
- cab checks
- handle incidents
- drive under ATO
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-4041.00· ESCO/ISCO 8311
IS WORK OVER?
Tow-truck driver
20%
#453 / 643
View rankingTow-truck driver
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Call, route and the vehicle type.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Hard shoulder, hook and traffic that will not stop.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Hydraulics, bed and the low car that scrapes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Garage, the note and the client who argues.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Night, rain and not becoming the next crash.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Not making the crash worse, and signing the hook.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- hook vehicles
- hard shoulder
- the bed
- recovery calls
- crane hydraulics
- recovery notes
- traffic
- low cars
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-3032.00· ESCO/ISCO 8332