Category: News
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TfL faces potential legal action over ‘serious and systemic failures’ leaving thousands of drivers out of work
Friday 3 July 2025: Transport for London (TfL) could face an ‘unprecedented’ legal action over ‘serious and systemic failures’ that have left thousands of minicab drivers across the capital unable to work for months, leading to debt, car repossession and homelessness. The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB), which represents private hire drivers for platforms such…
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Addison Lee drivers protest pay and conditions with mass log off
Monday 16 September 2024: During this morning’s 5 am to 9 am rush hour, Addison Lee drivers united to down tools and log off their apps in protest against ongoing deterioration of their pay and conditions. In neighbourhoods across London, the Addison Lee app showed zero cars available, as drivers took action during peak times in…
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Statement following the verdict on murder of Bolt driver Gabriel Bringye
Gabriel’s family have always said there can be no real justice for Gabriel without wider change in the gig economy.
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IWGB launches campaign for driver safety on anniversary of Gabriel Bringye’s murder
IWGB launches driver safety campaign on the anniversary of the death of Gabriel Bringye, a private hire driver who was murdered while working for Bolt. The anniversary will be marked today with a vigil and rally at 6pm on Jarrow Road, Tottenham. Workplace assaults and abuse are commonplace, but private hire drivers working for Bolt…
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UPHD responds to reports of Uber recognition agreement with GMB trade union
Update 27 May 2021: Nader Awaad, Chair of United Private Hire Drivers (UPHD), a branch of the IWGB, says: “This recognition deal is a dud that signs away workers’ right to negotiate over pay and is a PR exercise for Uber. Unions should not sign deals which tie their hands behind their backs. Trade union…
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Demand Uber talks to our union!
This morning the Supreme Court handed down its judgement that Uber drivers are workers. This is a huge victory for all drivers. But already, Uber is trying to wriggle out of their obligations. Uber’s regional general manager Jamie Heywood tried to argue in the newspapers this morning that the court’s decision was “focused on a…
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Supreme Court decides Uber drivers are workers
Today after many months’ delay, the Supreme Court has finally handed down its decision: Uber drivers are workers. This decision is very significant news for all private hire drivers in the UK. What does it mean? If you are a worker then you have certain legal protections and benefits, such as the right to paid…
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