A UK-wide, 24-hour strike against Uber has been announced by the App Drivers & Couriers Union (ADCU), calling on drivers to log out of the Uber app from midnight on 3 February until midnight on 4 February.
According to an email sent to ADCU members, the union says the action is in response to what it describes as worsening pay and working conditions for drivers, particularly following recent changes to Uber’s pricing and commission structure. The email claims drivers are being charged commissions of up to 49% on fares, and argues that drivers are being forced to accept these terms or risk losing access to work.
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The ADCU has outlined several demands, which it says are “clear and non-negotiable”, including:
- An immediate end to dynamic pricing
- A maximum commission cap of 15%, which the union says would allow drivers to earn fairly and sustainably
As part of the action, a demonstration is planned outside Uber’s UK office at Aldgate Tower, 2 Leman Street, London, E1 8FA, on 3 February between 10am and 1pm. The union is urging members and other private hire drivers to attend, describing the picket as a way to send a strong message to Uber, the government, and the public.
The email also states that the strike is intended as a show of solidarity with drivers across Europe who are facing similar issues around pay, commissions, and data use. ADCU says it has already supported two strikes in January and views this latest action as part of a wider, ongoing campaign.
Alongside industrial action, ADCU says it is supporting a collective legal case against Uber in the Netherlands, relating to drivers’ data. The union claims this legal action is seeking:
- Compensation for lost earnings
- Damages for emotional distress
- An end to unlawful use of drivers’ data
- An end to dynamic up-front pricing
Members are being encouraged to log out of the Uber app for the full 24-hour period and, where possible, attend the London demonstration.
DM News Commentary
Strikes like this highlight the growing tension between app-based platforms and the drivers who rely on them for their income. While unions argue that commissions and pricing structures are becoming unsustainable, many drivers will be weighing up the financial impact of logging off for a full day against the long-term goals of collective action.
With pressure continuing to build around pay transparency, commissions, and driver data, this latest strike could add further momentum to ongoing debates about how private hire work should be regulated and what fair treatment really looks like in the gig economy.
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