Union intends to launch legal action against Transport for London
GMB Union – which represents thousands of private hire drivers – has today [Wednesday 16 July] announced…
27 August 2025
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London buses without functioning air conditioning: your rights
GMB Union is fully aware of the recent public comments made by Andy Lord, the Commissioner for Transport…
09 July 2025
Union considers legal action against TfL over licencing delay
GMB Union’s London Region is exploring a potential legal claim against TfL, citing the financial impact…
09 June 2025
TfL urged to deliver ‘a more sustainable industry’ for taxi and private hire drivers
A meeting at City Hall today [Thursday 15 May] has seen TfL criticised for not putting sustainability…
15 May 2025
TfL private hire licensing system 'not fit for purpose'
Private hire drivers have been hit by fresh issues with TfL’s licencing system, resulting in loss of…
12 May 2025
Temporary licences for private hire drivers 'welcome progress' after TfL delays
Transport for London (TfL) has agreed to union-proposed measures designed to alleviate the problems caused…
08 April 2025
Drivers union demands that TfL must scrutinise Addison Lee’s behaviour
During an Employment Tribunal this week, it was revealed on 29th October that a senior executive of Addison…
01 November 2024
Labour pledge to fight taxi chaos
Labour will do something about the taxi chaos blighting uk towns and cities says gmb union - the union…
16 May 2017
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31 May 2019
GMB call on app-based private hire companies to explain driver…
GMB call on app-based private hire companies to explain claims of driver fraud without providing real…
27 March 2019
London Assembly Transport Committee report on taxi and private…
GMB welcome London Assembly Transport Committee report on taxi and private hire services in London
12 February 2019
GMB welcome Government consultation on safety standards for taxi…
GMB welcome Government consultation over enhancing safety standards for taxi and private hire vehicle
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19 December 2018
GMB score third court win against Uber
Fresh blow to gig economy as GMB Union celebrate Court of Appeal Uber ruling
19 December 2018
GMB slam decision to remove congestion charge exemption for Private…
GMB slam TfL decision to change London congestion charge scheme by removing exemption for private hire…
14 November 2018
GMB Scores Addison Lee Win
GMB secures another huge workers’ rights win as tribunal throws out Addison lee appeal
29 October 2018
Uber Drivers '£18,000 Out Of Pocket'
Uber drivers each £18,000 out of pocket because company won’t accept judgment two years after GMB’s historic…
12 October 2018
GMB slam government decision to abolish plug-in car grant
GMB slam government decision to abolish plug-in car grant making it more difficult for Private Hire Drivers…
06 July 2018
GMB slam proposed changes to congestion charges by TfL
GMB slam TfL proposal to change London congestion charge scheme by removing exemption for private hire…
03 June 2018
GMB Congress call to end to private hire ride-sharing practices…
GMB Congress call on government to ensure safety of private hire drivers and passengers by introducing…
10 April 2018
GMB meet with Chelmsford MP to discuss taxi and private hire…
GMB meeting with member of Parliament for Chelmsford for taxi and private hire regulations to enable…
19 March 2018
GMB blame hands off approach of Boris Johnson for lack of app-service…
GMB blame former London Mayor Boris Johnson and TfL for lack of regulation of app-based private hire…