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Written question asked by Elsie Blundell (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 January 2026. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Taxis: Working Conditions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help improve the working conditions of PHV drivers working for large national operators such as Uber.

Answer

Department for Transport Ministers and officials engage with operators, trade representation groups, and trade unions on the regulation of the taxi and private hire vehicle sector.

Thanks to the Government’s Employment Rights Act, over 18 million workers are set to benefit from greater fairness and security at work. Our reforms will also strengthen the voices of people in the workplace.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
105340
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Taxis Working conditions Uber
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk