An Uber spokesperson previously said: “As workers, all Uber drivers are guaranteed to earn at least the national living wage when taking trips, with Uber topping up their earnings if they ever fall below this level.
The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) said workers at the taxi apps will take action for six hours from 4pm on February 14, with the backing of driver groups in cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham and Brighton.
IWGB chairman Nader Awaad said: “Up and down the country, drivers whose lives have been torn apart by apps like Uber are saying the same thing – it’s time for us to take back the wheel.
As part of a planned demonstration and motorcade outside London’s City Hall on Friday, drivers will hold a candlelit vigil for Gabriel, to commemorate the four years since his death and demand better protections in his name.
Organisers said they hoped the action, taking place on a usually busy night for drivers, would be an important step in the fight against low pay and insecure conditions.
