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 . In a hearing at Westminster Magistrates ' Court , GMB representative Gerry Facenna called for the introduction of a maximum hours cap for the ride - hailing app 's users . It said that on average, drivers spent 30 hours a week logged into its app. Uber reported last month that more than 80 % of its drivers used the app for over 40 hours a week , while more than 200 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 . In a hearing at Westminster Magistrates ' Court , GMB representative Gerry Facenna called for the introduction of a maximum hours cap for the ride - hailing app 's users . Uber reported last month that more than 80 % of its drivers used the app for over 40 hours a week , while more than 200 drivers used it in excess of 60 hours per week .