Uber Technologies said it would start rolling out its pension plan to all eligible drivers in the United Kingdom, months after the ride-hailing service granted workers' rights to its drivers in the country, reports Reuters.
In March, Uber had reclassified its more than 70,000 drivers in Britain as workers following a Supreme Court ruling. Uber had also said it would offer guaranteed entitlements, including holiday pay, a pension plan and limited minimum wage.
On Friday, the Silicon Valley company said it would contribute 3% of a driver's earnings into a pension plan, while drivers can choose to contribute a minimum of 5% of their qualifying earnings.
Britain's GMB union represents Uber's drivers in the country, and has the right to negotiate on behalf of the workforce.
Uber and GMB also urged other ride-hailing companies like Ola, Bolt and Addison Lee to offer similar benefits to their drivers.
Uber to roll out pension plans for UK drivers
FE Team | Published: September 24, 2021 22:28:32
Uber to roll out pension plans for UK drivers
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