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A third of Uber drivers in Scotland ‘ready to quit’ as fuel costs squeeze earnings, say union

A third of Uber drivers in Scotland ‘ready to quit’ as fuel costs squeeze earnings, say union

A third of Uber drivers in Scotland ‘ready to quit’ as fuel costs squeeze earnings, say union

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May 52 min read

‘TERRIBLE PRESSURE’: GMB Union urges Uber to match Australian fuel support for UK drivers

‘TERRIBLE PRESSURE’: GMB Union urges Uber to match Australian fuel support for UK drivers

‘TERRIBLE PRESSURE’: GMB Union urges Uber to match Australian fuel support for UK drivers

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Apr 161 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

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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

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Apr 22 min read

Is Uber’s Trip Radar technology seen as a step forward or back for taxi and ride-hailing drivers?

Is Uber’s Trip Radar technology seen as a step forward or back for taxi and ride-hailing drivers?

Is Uber’s Trip Radar technology seen as a step forward or back for taxi and ride-hailing drivers?

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Mar 313 min read

Union backs calls for new Crime and Policing Bill to cover targeted assaults on ALL transport workers including taxi and PHV drivers

Union backs calls for new Crime and Policing Bill to cover targeted assaults on ALL transport workers including taxi and PHV drivers

Union backs calls for new Crime and Policing Bill to cover targeted assaults on ALL transport workers including taxi and PHV drivers

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Mar 272 min read

GMB Union expands research into dynamic pricing as scrutiny of Uber earnings intensifies

GMB Union expands research into dynamic pricing as scrutiny of Uber earnings intensifies

GMB Union expands research into dynamic pricing as scrutiny of Uber earnings intensifies

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Mar 262 min read

Uber Trip Radar research underway as GMB Union partners with university on driver impact study

Uber Trip Radar research underway as GMB Union partners with university on driver impact study

Uber Trip Radar research underway as GMB Union partners with university on driver impact study

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Mar 252 min read

GMB raises fresh concerns over Uber dynamic pricing and Trip Radar as discussions ongoing with Government and regulators

GMB raises fresh concerns over Uber dynamic pricing and Trip Radar as discussions ongoing with Government and regulators

GMB raises fresh concerns over Uber dynamic pricing and Trip Radar as discussions ongoing with Government and regulators

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Mar 222 min read

‘DESERVE BETTER THAN THIS’: Uber drivers raise conditions concerns at Birmingham Airport holding area

‘DESERVE BETTER THAN THIS’: Uber drivers raise conditions concerns at Birmingham Airport holding area

‘DESERVE BETTER THAN THIS’: Uber drivers raise conditions concerns at Birmingham Airport holding area

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Jan 252 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

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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

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Nov 29, 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

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Oct 14, 20252 min read

FIVE MONTHS AND WAITING: GMB Union calls for urgent action over Wolverhampton private hire licensing delays

FIVE MONTHS AND WAITING: GMB Union calls for urgent action over Wolverhampton private hire licensing delays

FIVE MONTHS AND WAITING: GMB Union calls for urgent action over Wolverhampton private hire licensing delays

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Oct 7, 20252 min read

Uber driver reps set to discuss tighter controls on profile photo privacy

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Sep 13, 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

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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

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Sep 10, 20252 min read

Uber and GMB Union part of coalition urging Mayor of London to rethink end of Congestion Charge Zone discount

Uber and GMB Union part of coalition urging Mayor of London to rethink end of Congestion Charge Zone discount

Uber and GMB Union part of coalition urging Mayor of London to rethink end of Congestion Charge Zone discount

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Jul 7, 20251 min read

GMB Union raises Uber X Share concerns which may leave drivers open to complaints

GMB Union raises Uber X Share concerns which may leave drivers open to complaints

GMB Union raises Uber X Share concerns which may leave drivers open to complaints

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Jun 24, 20251 min read

GMB Union backs call for action on Uber’s dynamic pricing model following report release

GMB Union backs call for action on Uber’s dynamic pricing model following report release

GMB Union backs call for action on Uber’s dynamic pricing model following report release

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Jun 20, 20252 min read

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