TfL faces potential legal action over ‘serious and systemic failures’ leaving thousands of drivers out of work
The Independent Workers of Great Britain (IWGB), the union which represents private hire drivers on apps like Uber and Bolt, is exploring an ‘unprecedented’ legal challenge against TfL for leaving thousands of drivers unable to work for up to months…
Thousands of Uber, Bolt and Addison Lee drivers to log off this Valentine’s Day
Drivers working for apps including Uber, Bolt and Addison Lee are planning to log off their apps on 14th of February from 4-10pm to demand better pay, rights and safety measures The UK wide action called by the…
Addison Lee drivers protest pay and conditions with mass log off
Addison Lee drivers downed tools and logged off their apps on Monday 16th of September to protest ongoing declines in their pay and conditions Drivers report having to work 70 hour weeks to make ends meet, leading to…
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.
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…
UPHD Review Issue 1: Drivers’ FAQs answered
Drivers’ questions answered!
UPHD Review Issue 1: Message from the Chair
As a union we operate as a democratic organisation, the voice of drivers and we are driven by drivers’ demands. We rely on members giving their time and efforts to support the drivers cause.
“There isn’t a driver shortage. There’s a pay shortage,” say Uber drivers
Private hire drivers working for Uber are only able to accept 1 in 5 rides offered by the app to cover costs and earn a decent living, following years of plummeting pay. Despite Uber’s loss in the Supreme Court that ruled that drivers…
IWGB takes Uber to court over racist facial recognition
The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) is taking Uber to court for discrimination over its use of a racist facial recognition algorithm that is five times more likely to cause the termination of darker skinned workers.…
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…
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