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Gig Economy Uber criticised for curtailing where drivers can work

THE GMB union slammed Uber today for announcing that it would prevent drivers from working outside the region in which their licensing authority is.

From March 14, Uber will be dividing Britain into licensing areas, meaning drivers will only be able to receive requests from the Uber app in the region where their licence was issued.

The union warned that the changes would cause delays in licence applications and lead to major cities like London being inundated with more drivers.

GMB regional officer Steve Garelick said Uber was “acting in what is expedient for their business model rather than others” and that the changes would leave “local taxi and private hire drivers out of pocket.”

He added: “Uber like others to follow their path rather than respect ethical trading and licensing, while crying foul when challenged over business practices that damage others incomes.

“By only now considering a local licensing style, Uber have shown their attitude to licensing and ethics.”

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