Uber Drivers

• Suspect arrested in disturbing assault against Uber driver in Burnaby, B.C.

  Driver Gurjot Singh Ranu said a passenger smacked him in the face at the end of a trip between Surrey and North Burnaby around 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 9.

  Crime

  Feb 14, 2022
  
• Uber Canada drivers, couriers get deal for free dispute resolution coverage

  A private sector union will represent Uber's drivers and couriers in dispute resolution, but they still won't be considered unionized.

  Tech

  Jan 27, 2022
  
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• Union files complaint after three B.C. Uber drivers allegedly fired for refusing unsafe work

  A local union has filed an unfair labour practices complaint after three B.C. Uber drivers allege they were fired without warning after refusing unsafe working conditions.

  Consumer

  Oct 8, 2021
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• Uber Canada proposes changes to labour laws to provide workers with some benefits

  The company wants provinces to require app-based gig employers to accrue benefit funds for workers and provide safety tools and training without taking away the flexibility.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2021
• Supreme Court clears way for Uber drivers in Canada to be seen as employees

  The decision today opened the door to a class-action suit aimed at securing a minimum wage, vacation pay and other benefits for drivers.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2020
• Coronavirus: Uber says drivers diagnosed with COVID-19 will receive compensation

  The company has already started compensating drivers in some markets and is planning to implement the same benefits for drivers and delivery people worldwide, it said in a statement.

  Consumer

  Mar 7, 2020
• Uber, Lyft drivers go on strike to protest declining wages

  Wednesday's strike involves drivers in 10 U.S. cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

  News

  May 8, 2019
• Uber drivers frustrated over glitch that has delayed payments

  An Uber spokesperson said the company has identified an issue with its “Instant Pay” feature and that drivers will be paid. Instant Pay allows drivers to be paid immediately for rides.

  Tech

  Sep 16, 2018
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• In what Canadian city do Uber users tip drivers most?

  One year after Uber Canada introduced an option allowing customers to tip drivers, the company has released more data about tipping trends across the country.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2018
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• We finally know what Uber drivers make, and it’s about minimum wage

  Gig-economy wages have been widely disputed, and several studies have attempted to determine the earning potential of Uber drivers.

  Consumer

  May 16, 2018