Are Mini Cab Drivers Self-Employed?
Uber drivers in the UK are entitled to benefits. Minicab.com only engages self-employed drivers. You can hire a car and use it how you want. You do not need a PCO licence to accept bookings from us. Private hire drivers choose hours. They follow company guidelines. Freenow drivers can choose whether to become a worker. Freenow wants to boost recruitment. After Uber lost a case, it argued it is not in the gig economy. Addison Lee uses self-employed drivers in London. The estimate of holiday pay could amount to £4,000 each. Licensed drivers can work independently. Most work is available on weekends. Full-time drivers often work 40 to 60 hours a week. Drivers sit at the wheel for shifts. We offer drivers trade union protections. We strive to serve drivers and passengers. Taxi drivers pick up passengers for a fee. Minicabs are for pre-booking only via an operator. You cannot hail minicabs off the street. Minicabs cannot use bus lanes. A driver picks up passengers at locations. The drivers were subject to strict rules. Essentially, minicab drivers are self-employed. Drivers’ cars are their offices. So all should have basics like tissues. It’s a gesture that makes a customer request the same driver.