GMB Southampton Branch securing victories for members. * settlement achieved for our member – just under £10,000. * goodwill payment secured for our private hire driver from their operator. * successful disciplinary outcome. Don’t delay – join the GMB Union today.

Dear Member, We are encouraging members and activists across the region to attend and be part of the GMB contingent. This is an important opportunity to show that there is No Place for Racism in our workplaces and our communities. Staying safe at demonstrations attached.

Wishing everyone a very happy Ramadan ☪️ #RamadanKareem #RamadanMubarak

Hoping everyone celebrating has a very happy Lunar New Year! Gōng xǐ fā cái - from everyone at GMB 🎇

This week is #HeartUnions Week🧡 Campaigning together, GMB members make work better 👏

GMB Union supporting 28 March Together Alliance march in London. Stronger Together ✊🏾 @togetheralliance.bsky.social @gmb.org.uk @gmbsouthern.bsky.social

Eighty one years ago today Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated. This Holocaust Memorial Day we must remember the importance of standing against prejudice and hate. #HolocaustMemorialDay

TPH Notice – that relates to a safety requirement when licensing 7-seater vehicles as PHVs. For previous Notices and licensing information, please visit tfl.gov.uk/tph TFL

New proposals set out to reduce 'out-of-area' working for taxis and boost passenger safety Have your say on our proposals to simplify the taxi licensing system and improve enforcement to increase safety and reduce unfair competition. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Today, the GMB Uber Committee met with Uber in London. We raised the following issues and more affecting our members. • Earnings & Dynamic pricing • Ratings • Safety • Uber shares GMB will continue to stand up for our members & press for meaningful change. @gmb.org.uk

GMB MEMBER SURVEY - GOVERNMENT'S PROPOSED IMMIGRATION CHANGES The changes as proposed could have a huge impact on the lives of workers and their families across the UK, including GMB members. forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Dear Member Please take a moment to complete our short survey on dynamic pricing. Your feedback will help us understand the impact on earnings and guide our next steps. Please use the link: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... – Fill in form or the QR code is below.

As November comes to a close, GMB Southern Region marks the end of Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM) www.gmb-southern.org.uk/iam-25

Today is Equal Pay Day: the day women effectively stop earning compared to men. We fight inequality wherever we find it. That’s why GMB Union members have launched more than 25 equal pay claims at employers across the UK 👏

Today is World Toilet Day Millions around the world do not have access to a toilet. Some walk miles just to find one. Lack of safe, clean toilets spreads disease, puts lives at risk & strips people of their dignity. Clean water & sanitation are not a privilege - they are a basic human right.

Capping Private Hire Vehicle numbers youtube.com/shorts/C2EfG...

TfL's decision to roll back the Cleaner Vehicle Discount is deeply disappointing. Drivers who did the right thing and went electric - just like City Hall asked - face paying thousands of pounds in new costs. We are also losing one of London's most effective clean air tools. tinyurl.com/2t6nter8

GMB SUPPORTS CALL FOR CAPPING PHV NUMBERS GMB supports calls to cap PHV numbers so that local transport networks are sustainable and provide decent earnings opportunities as well as ensuring national standards can be enforced. www.gmb.org.uk/private-sect...

Drivers who switched to EVs may face thousands of pounds in extra costs because of proposed changes to the Congestion Charge. This change would affect professional drivers, as well as couriers, key workers, and small business. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...?

Private hire drivers feel at risk as GMB Union raises concerns over anti-migrant rhetoric In a recent message to members, the union said:“Many GMB members feel at risk just for trying to earn a living like other members of our communities.” ⚠️⬇️ www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/private...

Many #Uber drivers are reporting deductions of 50% or more between what riders pay and what actually gets passed on to them - far above the company’s stated average. This raises serious questions about transparency, fairness, and sustainability in the #GigEconomy. #UberDrivers #RideShare

Big gig operators must come clean. Stop hiding behind token “cleaning fees.” Pay drivers properly. Cover the full loss of time when platform issues hit - like when riders are sick in the vehicle. Fair pay. Fair treatment. Nothing less. #gmbunion #FairPay #GigEconomy

**Warning issued by TfL** Over ‘fast-track’ private hire licensing scams targeting minicab applicants in London ⚠️⬇️ www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/warning...

Attention Taxi & Private Hire Drivers Due to the recent rise in racist attacks on drivers, it’s more important than ever to stay safe. Protect yourself - install CCTV camera with monitor (ensure compliance with Licensing & ICO regulations). Your safety matters. Don’t take risks - get protected.

Yesterday, the GMB Uber Committee met with the company in Bristol. We spoke up for our members and raised the key issues drivers face every day: * Fair pay & declining earnings * Wait times & job card visibility * Support when cars are damaged * Sick pay & safety on the job …and much more.

GMB Southern Region team out this evening at Gatwick Airport, visiting the waiting area for private hire drivers. Conditions remain unacceptable – drivers deserve better. #GatwickAirport #PrivateHireDrivers #GMBSouthern

🚘Private hire drivers, couriers & key workers face being hit with a £13.50-a-day charge for driving electric vehicles. ❌Rolling back the Cleaner Vehicle Discount will hit working people hardest. It’s unfair, and it risks reversing real progress. ✍️Sign the petition: actionhubuk.org

🟧 MAKE SURE YOU PAY THE CORRECT FEE - TABLE OF UK AIRPORT DROP OFF CHARGES

Our members went electric - just like London asked. Now they’re being punished. Private hire drivers, couriers, key workers face a £13.50 daily charge for driving clean vehicles. 📢 Sadiq Khan: Stop punishing clean drivers. ✍️ Sign the petition: actionhubuk.org 📽️ Watch + share.

Please Sign and RT 📣 Preserve the EV Discount for London's Essential Drivers on Action Hub UK - Sign the petition! actionhubuk.org

⬛️ UBER APPEAL IN THE SUPREME COURT - outcome of this case which will impact the private hire trade outside of London …. ◼️ Click image to find out more and watch the court proceedings supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2...

New coalition urges Mayor to rethink axeing of C-charge exemption for EVs Warren Kenny, London Regional Secretary for the GMB union, said: “The GMB stands shoulder to shoulder with those calling on the Mayor to rethink plans to scrap the Cleaner Vehicle Discount. www.standard.co.uk/business/ev-...

Taxi and private hire driver pay, workers’ rights and conditions concerns “are a matter for specialist tribunals”, says Mayor of London 💬⬇️ www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/taxi-an...

Taxi & Private Hire Drivers Protect yourself and your passengers – install CCTV with a monitor in your vehicle. ✅ Deter trouble ✅ Capture evidence ✅ Stay safe Follow your council’s rules & ICO guidance: ico.org.uk Speak to us in the GMB – we’re here to support you. #CCTV #GMBUnion

Numerous media reports on the issue of account renting and substitution this week. GMB believes that the discussion of this issue requires calm and mature leadership, without resorting to inflammatory language or racial profiling. www.gmb.org.uk/private-sect... www.gmb.org.uk/private-sect...

Win for Private Hire Drivers ✊🏾 SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL REMOVES PRIVATE HIRE OPERATOR SIGNAGE FROM PRIVATE HIRE VEHICLES Craig Harper, Sheffield Council's chief licensing officer clarifies: ◾️Private Hire operator signage is no longer permitted

GMB Union has welcomed a into dynamic pricing by Oxford University, which appears to show that Uber is benefiting more than drivers. GMB members have reported declining earnings since the introduction of dynamic pricing www.gmb.org.uk/private-sect...

GMB Union raises Uber X Share concerns which may leave drivers open to complaints www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/gmb-uni...

Met with @UberUK management in #London today. Raised key issues affecting our members: Earnings & dynamic pricing Multiple stops & driver say Ratings & false allegations Goodwill payments Taxi Tax & AVs And much more. @gmbcampaigns.bsky.social @gmbgarysmith.bsky.social

GMB Union backs call for action on Uber’s dynamic pricing model following report release www.taxi-point.co.uk/post/gmb-uni...

🚨 85% of Uber drivers are afraid to work this summer, worried about more race-related riots like last year. #Uber #GigWorkers #UKnews #DriverSafety #FairWork novaramedia.com/2025/06/10/i...

My interview with Sky. Everyone deserves to feel safe at work regardless of their race, religion, or background.

Taxi drivers bore the brunt of chaos that erupted on our streets in last summer’s racist riots. And 85% fear it happening again. 77% worry about the impact on their families. We must not see a return to the mindless racist violence.

🟦 WOLVERHAMPTON COUNCIL FIRST TO USE CONTACTLESS TECHNOLOGY FOR TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE CHECKS City of Wolverhampton Council is providing increased security for taxi and private hire passengers by becoming the first authority to offer driver licence checks by smartphone.

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating from GMB 🎉

Dear Members, We want to update you on an important issue that could affect drivers using Uber’s new UberX Share (Pool) feature, which allows multiple passengers to share a ride — including those with accessibility needs or accompanied by guide/assistance dogs. www.gmb.org.uk/private-sect...

🌈 Happy Pride Month! We celebrate love, identity, and equality for all. #PrideMonth #LoveIsLove #LGBTQIA #Pride2025