LONDON: Uber on Tuesday said it is granting its UK drivers employee status, with benefits including a minimum wage - a world first for the US ride-hailing giant.
From Wednesday,"more than 70,000 drivers in the UK will be treated as workers, earning at least the national living wage when driving with Uber," the taxi app said in a statement.The court ruled last month that Uber's drivers are entitled to worker's rights.The decision capped a protracted legal battle between UK drivers and the Silicon Valley taxi and delivery company.On average, drivers earn £17 per hour in London and £14 in the rest of the UK, according to Uber.
The higher costs for Uber come as it faces sliding driver bookings owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, despite strong demand for the Uber Eats food delivery service during national lockdowns. It comes as couriers for the Deliveroo food app await a Court of Appeal ruling in London for the right to collective bargaining.
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