diff --git a/ersilia/cli/commands/run.py b/ersilia/cli/commands/run.py
index d4a10751..c5c18677 100644
--- a/ersilia/cli/commands/run.py
+++ b/ersilia/cli/commands/run.py
@@ -42,8 +42,6 @@ def run(input, output, batch_size, standard):
             )
             return
         
-        start_time = time.time()
-        
         mdl = ErsiliaModel(
             model_id,
             service_class=service_class,