Uber | Firm to give UK drivers holiday pay, minimum wage & pension

Uber has announced that circa 70,000 drivers in the UK will be treated as workers, meaning that they will be entitled to several basic employment protections – Sky News reported.

The news comes after the ride-hailing firm lost a Supreme Court case last month where it was ruled that it must classify its drivers as workers, rather than self-employed.

This means that they have access to holiday pay and a pension scheme, as well as to be paid at least the minimum wage. According to the publication, these apply from today (March 17, 2021).

Minimum wage is currently £8.72 per hour for those aged 25-years-old and over.