Uber offers 20 hours of free childcare in bid to lure female drivers

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A union says it should instead pay drivers more so they can take time off with their families.

Uber says "unmet demand is high" in Plymouth but a local taxi firm fears it could "destroy the local marketplace".

Uber UK will keep the scheme open for the rest of the year and then "see how it goes," in terms of extending it further, Mr Brem said.

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Category: Business

Markets: United Kingdom

Topics: Childcare Told Says Hours Scheme Uber Brem Free Drivers Working

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Published On: 2025-03-21 @ 16:11:10 (15 hours ago)

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