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Uber robo-cab rollout ‘PREMATURE’ without plan to protect drivers, warns GMB Union

Uber robo-cab rollout ‘PREMATURE’ without plan to protect drivers, warns GMB Union

Uber robo-cab rollout ‘PREMATURE’ without plan to protect drivers, warns GMB Union

Perry Richardson

1 hour ago2 min read

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

Uber Share changes prompt GMB Union concerns over driver cancellations and fare fairness

Uber Share changes prompt GMB Union concerns over driver cancellations and fare fairness

Uber Share changes prompt GMB Union concerns over driver cancellations and fare fairness

Perry Richardson

Jul 112 min read

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

Perry Richardson

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

Perry Richardson

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

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

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?

Perry Richardson

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

Perry Richardson

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

Perry Richardson

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

Perry Richardson

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

Perry Richardson

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

Perry Richardson

Jan 252 min read

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