Uber must do more on UK minimum wage pledge: union
By Costas Pitas
Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - Uber drivers in Britain should receive the minimum wage from the time they log on until they log off from the app, two former drivers who led a successful court battle said after the firm granted workers rights on Wednesday.
Following a Supreme Court defeat last month, the Silicon Valley-based company reclassified its more than 70,000 drivers in Britain as workers, meaning they are guaranteed entitlements such as holiday pay.
On the minimum wage, which stands at 8.72 pounds ($12.13) per hour for those aged 25 and over, Uber said it would apply after accepting a trip request and after expenses and that on average drivers earn an hourly 17 pounds in London.
17 Mar 2021 / 15:44 H.
LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - Uber drivers in Britain should receive the minimum wage from the time they log on until they log off from the app, two former drivers who led a successful court battle said after the firm granted workers rights on Wednesday.
Following a Supreme Court defeat last month, the Silicon Valley-based company reclassified its more than 70,000 drivers in Britain as workers, meaning they are guaranteed entitlements such as holiday pay.
On the minimum wage, which stands at 8.72 pounds ($12.13) per hour for those aged 25 and over, Uber said it would apply after accepting a trip request and after expenses and that on average drivers earn an hourly 17 pounds in London.
The world-first decision was praised by Mr Gallois on Twitter as another success of Brexit.
He wrote: Another UK success of Brexit. Definitely those who were talking about an ultra-liberal Brexit should swallow their hats.
Brexit latest: Frexit leader Gallois praises UK Uber ruling (Image: CHARLES-HENRI GALLOIS)
Charles-Henri Gallois says Uber workers decision is a Brexit success (Image: CHARLES-HENRI GALLOIS)
On the minimum wage, which stands at £8.72 per hour for those aged 25 and over, Uber said it would apply after accepting a trip request and after expenses and that on average drivers earn an hourly 17 pounds in London.
Drivers will not receive it while waiting for a passenger request, which can account for as much as a third of the time drivers are behind the wheel with the app turned on, according to several US studies.
Uber under pressure on UK minimum wage in test of gig economy
By Costas Pitas
Reuters
LONDON (Reuters) - Uber drivers in Britain should receive the minimum wage for the whole time they are logged on to the app, two former drivers said on Wednesday after winning a court battle which could reshape the gig economy.
Following a UK Supreme Court defeat last month, the Silicon Valley-based company reclassified its more than 70,000 drivers in Britain as workers, meaning they are guaranteed entitlements such as holiday pay.
On the minimum wage, which stands at 8.72 pounds ($12.13) per hour for those aged 25 and over, Uber said it would apply after accepting a trip request and after expenses and that on average drivers earn an hourly 17 pounds in London.
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