Drivers union advocates for lifetime basic income for private hire drivers in face of robotaxi rollout
Highways News
The App Drivers & Courier Union (ADCU) is pushing for a lifetime basic income for private hire drivers in the UK as autonomous vehicles are introduced, citing potential job losses and economic impacts. The union estimates that displacement of London's private hire drivers could lead to a £3 billion annual welfare bill, £3.4 billion in lost earnings, and reduced tax revenue. ADCU argues that without a Just Transition, many drivers, particularly older workers and non-native English speakers, will struggle to find alternative employment, and demands a basic income equivalent to lost earnings.
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