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GMB reiterates opposition to autonomous vehicles as DfT discusses future of taxi and private hire sector

GMB reiterates opposition to autonomous vehicles as DfT discusses future of taxi and private hire sector

GMB reiterates opposition to autonomous vehicles as DfT discusses future of taxi and private hire sector

Perry Richardson

Aug 102 min read

GMB Union says taxi and private hire signage may no longer be necessary as technology changes passenger reassurance

GMB Union says taxi and private hire signage may no longer be necessary as technology changes passenger reassurance

GMB Union says taxi and private hire signage may no longer be necessary as technology changes passenger reassurance

Perry Richardson

Aug 92 min read

‘WORRYING DEVELOPMENT’: Union warns London’s drivers face uncertain future after TfL approves autonomous Uber fleet

‘WORRYING DEVELOPMENT’: Union warns London’s drivers face uncertain future after TfL approves autonomous Uber fleet

‘WORRYING DEVELOPMENT’: Union warns London’s drivers face uncertain future after TfL approves autonomous Uber fleet

Perry Richardson

Aug 72 min read

MORE RULES, FEWER RIGHTS: GMB warns national taxi standards risk adding obligations without strengthening driver rights

MORE RULES, FEWER RIGHTS: GMB warns national taxi standards risk adding obligations without strengthening driver rights

MORE RULES, FEWER RIGHTS: GMB warns national taxi standards risk adding obligations without strengthening driver rights

Perry Richardson

Aug 62 min read

COULD LICENCE CAPS BE COMING? GMB links cross-border reforms to driver earnings and potential caps in roundtable DfT debate

COULD LICENCE CAPS BE COMING? GMB links cross-border reforms to driver earnings and potential caps in roundtable DfT debate

COULD LICENCE CAPS BE COMING? GMB links cross-border reforms to driver earnings and potential caps in roundtable DfT debate

Perry Richardson

Aug 53 min read

GMB Union presses Uber for stronger driver safety measures following member concerns

GMB Union presses Uber for stronger driver safety measures following member concerns

GMB Union presses Uber for stronger driver safety measures following member concerns

Perry Richardson

Jul 242 min read

Uber’s £30-an-hour claim challenged as GMB says drivers’ earnings no longer match soaring costs

Uber’s £30-an-hour claim challenged as GMB says drivers’ earnings no longer match soaring costs

Uber’s £30-an-hour claim challenged as GMB says drivers’ earnings no longer match soaring costs

Perry Richardson

Jul 232 min read

GMB calls on Uber to warn prospective drivers about impact of previous Uber Eats deactivations

GMB calls on Uber to warn prospective drivers about impact of previous Uber Eats deactivations

GMB calls on Uber to warn prospective drivers about impact of previous Uber Eats deactivations

Perry Richardson

Jul 232 min read

Government urged to protect taxi drivers from driverless vehicle job losses, says GMB Congress

Government urged to protect taxi drivers from driverless vehicle job losses, says GMB Congress

Government urged to protect taxi drivers from driverless vehicle job losses, says GMB Congress

Perry Richardson

Jun 122 min read

Uber drivers paying to use filthy Birmingham Airport toilets, claims GMB union

Uber drivers paying to use filthy Birmingham Airport toilets, claims GMB union

Uber drivers paying to use filthy Birmingham Airport toilets, claims GMB union

Perry Richardson

Apr 32 min read

Uber and other gig economy firms urged to support drivers as fuel costs surge following Iran conflict

Uber and other gig economy firms urged to support drivers as fuel costs surge following Iran conflict

Uber and other gig economy firms urged to support drivers as fuel costs surge following Iran conflict

Perry Richardson

Apr 22 min read

SURGE OPINION: GMB launches driver survey asking Uber drivers to give their views on dynamic pricing model

SURGE OPINION: GMB launches driver survey asking Uber drivers to give their views on dynamic pricing model

SURGE OPINION: GMB launches driver survey asking Uber drivers to give their views on dynamic pricing model

Perry Richardson

Dec 12, 20252 min read

‘PERFECT OPPORTUNITY’: GMB urges government to put driver welfare at centre of new taxi and PHV licensing standards

‘PERFECT OPPORTUNITY’: GMB urges government to put driver welfare at centre of new taxi and PHV licensing standards

‘PERFECT OPPORTUNITY’: GMB urges government to put driver welfare at centre of new taxi and PHV licensing standards

Perry Richardson

Nov 29, 20252 min read

TAXI AND PHV INQUIRY: MPs told cross-border licensing chaos is ‘flooding’ regions with drivers and driving down pay

TAXI AND PHV INQUIRY: MPs told cross-border licensing chaos is ‘flooding’ regions with drivers and driving down pay

TAXI AND PHV INQUIRY: MPs told cross-border licensing chaos is ‘flooding’ regions with drivers and driving down pay

Perry Richardson

Nov 17, 20254 min read

Southampton taxi and private hire drivers can cover or remove signage following a series of break-ins

Southampton taxi and private hire drivers can cover or remove signage following a series of break-ins

Southampton taxi and private hire drivers can cover or remove signage following a series of break-ins

Perry Richardson

Oct 27, 20252 min read

LOOPHOLE CLOSED: GMB welcomes St Albans decision to uphold Hackney Carriage knowledge test for dual taxi badge applicants

LOOPHOLE CLOSED: GMB welcomes St Albans decision to uphold Hackney Carriage knowledge test for dual taxi badge applicants

LOOPHOLE CLOSED: GMB welcomes St Albans decision to uphold Hackney Carriage knowledge test for dual taxi badge applicants

Perry Richardson

Oct 24, 20252 min read

Private hire drivers feel at risk as GMB Union raises concerns over anti-migrant rhetoric

Private hire drivers feel at risk as GMB Union raises concerns over anti-migrant rhetoric

Private hire drivers feel at risk as GMB Union raises concerns over anti-migrant rhetoric

Perry Richardson

Oct 14, 20252 min read

Drivers call for Uber Share to be split from UberX

Drivers call for Uber Share to be split from UberX

Drivers call for Uber Share to be split from UberX

Perry Richardson

Sep 11, 20252 min read

Drivers set to push Uber to review name display rules for rider safety and privacy

Drivers set to push Uber to review name display rules for rider safety and privacy

Drivers set to push Uber to review name display rules for rider safety and privacy

Perry Richardson

Sep 10, 20252 min read

GMB Union raises FIFTEEN KEY DRIVER CONCERNS ahead of Uber meeting this month

GMB Union raises FIFTEEN KEY DRIVER CONCERNS ahead of Uber meeting this month

GMB Union raises FIFTEEN KEY DRIVER CONCERNS ahead of Uber meeting this month

Perry Richardson

Sep 8, 20252 min read

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