Date set for Uber Court of Appeal hearing

Uber’s court of appeal hearing set for 31 October and 1 November

This case is important to workers in many spheres and hopefully will solidify the various work types within the UK, says GMB London

GMB, the union for taxi and professional hire drivers, have commented on the announcement that Uber’s Court of Appeal hearing will take place on 31 October and 1 November 2018. [See notes to editors for previous GMB press releases on Uber]

Steve Garelick, GMB Regional Officer said:

“Further delays in finally proving the original decision was the right one will leave workers at the mercy of companies which play fast and loose with their lives.

“This case is important to workers in many spheres and hopefully will solidify the various work types within the UK.”

ENDS

Contact: Steve Garelick 07967 763 980 or GMB Press Office 07970 114 762

Notes to Editors

Previous GMB Press Release

GMB granted permission to intervene in Uber appeal against TfL licensing decision (20 Dec 2017)

http://www.gmb.org.uk/newsroom/GMB-uber-tfl-court