Posted on the 18th August 2025 in PHTM News

PETERBOROUGH UBER DRIVERS STAGE 48 HOUR STRIKE OVER PAY AND CONDITIONS

Dozens of Uber drivers in Peterborough held a 48-hour strike from Friday to Sunday morning, 17 August, to protest against what they describe as "low pay and poor working conditions." 

The drivers, who gathered at the city's train station and Maskew Avenue Retail Park, are demanding better pay and improved working conditions from the company.

Mehtab Anwar, 30, a full-time Uber driver and one of the strike organisers, stated that "the recent fare prices are unsustainable, making it difficult for drivers to earn a fair income."

Another driver, Junaid Ahmed, 26, called the strike a "necessary step" and said: "It is not sustainable. We can't work this way and have to do something."

Drivers feel they are "undervalued" by Uber, according to Arkash Khan. He added that after paying for fuel, insurance, and maintenance, they are "earning less than the minimum wage" despite driving for 10 hours a day.

Khan said: "The drivers are running on fumes and we want Uber to put the prices up."

In response, an Uber spokesperson said the company is working with a union to "improve the experience of driving with Uber."

The spokesperson also stated that all drivers are guaranteed at least the National Living Wage, holiday pay, a pension plan, and other benefits.

Labour Councillor Mohammed Jamil, deputy leader of Peterborough City Council, addressed a separate issue raised by drivers regarding licensing appointments, stating: "The council's policies for vehicles and drivers are approved by our Licensing Committee and reflect the standards the authority wants to see in terms of vehicles and drivers operating in the city.

"A lowering of our standards could have negative effects, such as increasing driver and vehicle numbers, leading to capacity outstripping demand."

 


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