GMB has called for a 5% reduction in Uber’s commission or an equivalent rebate to drivers as rising fuel costs increase financial pressure on the UK’s private hire workforce. The union published the demand on Thursday 15 October 2026 in an update setting out its priorities for a quarterly meeting with the ride-hailing company. GMB said the proposed reduction was intended to provide short-term financial assistance to drivers facing higher operating costs. The union has previou

The App Drivers and Couriers Union (ADCU) has called for a lifetime Basic Income for private hire vehicle drivers whose livelihoods are affected by autonomous vehicles, saying the payments should be funded by app companies and autonomous vehicle operators. The union describes the proposal as the centrepiece of a “Just Transition” for drivers. ADCU says it has no confidence in app companies, regulators, lawmakers or government to protect drivers from the effects of automation.

A new Government consultation could reshape how taxi and private hire drivers are classified for employment rights, with proposals covering operator control, minimum wage protections, holiday pay, employment tribunals and the treatment of self-employed drivers. The Government has launched a major consultation on employment status reform that could have significant consequences for taxi and private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers, ride-hailing platforms and operators across Great B