Uber will offer some of its 40,000 UK drivers sickness cover at the cost of a subsidised £2 ($2.6) at least two weeks fee, in an attempt to reduce criticism of the company’s working conditions. The announcement comes ahead of the government’s Taylor review, which is expected to call for increased employment benefits for self-employed gig economy workers. Drivers in 25 UK towns and cities who have completed over 500 trips will qualify for payments of up to £2,000 if they are prevented from driving by sickness or injury for weekly. Cover will also be provided for accidents and jury service.
Uber will offer some of its 40,000 UK drivers sickness cover at the cost of a subsidised £2 ($2.6) weekly fee, in an attempt to reduce criticism of the company’s working conditions. The announcement comes ahead of the government’s Taylor review, which is expected to call for increased employment benefits for self-employed gig economy workers. Drivers in 25 UK towns and cities who have completed over 500 trips will qualify for payments of up to £2,000 if they are prevented from driving by sickness or injury for at least two weeks. Cover will also be provided for accidents and jury service.