It said that on average, drivers spent 30 hours a week logged into its app. UK trade Union the GMB claims to have evidence that Uber drivers are being incentivised to work long hours, and as such the firm presents a danger to the public. The union has also claimed that Uber’s business model is not sustainable, with its profits falling by £1bn in 2017. Uber revealed last month that more than 25% of its drivers used the app for over 40 hours a week, while more than 2,000 drivers used it in excess of 60 hours per week.
UK trade Union the GMB claims to have evidence that Uber drivers are being incentivised to work long hours, and as such the firm presents a danger to the public. The union has also claimed that Uber’s business model is not sustainable, with its profits falling by £1bn in 2017. Uber revealed last month that more than 25% of its drivers used the app for over 40 hours a week, while more than 2,000 drivers used it in excess of 60 hours per week.