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Uber Launches in 3 Major UK Cities – July 2024

Uber, the popular ride-sharing service, continues to forge ahead in the UK private hire industry. Uber began operating in the UK in 2012. They now have over 100,000 drivers in the UK, serving 5 millio...

Uber offers drivers £5,000 (2024)

Uber, the world’s largest ride-hailing app, has announced new grants to encourage Uber private hire drivers in London to switch to electric vehicles. As of May 21st 2024, any Uber drivers not yet driv...

5 awesome apps for Uber and private hire drivers

Top 5 Must-Have Apps for Uber and Private Hire Drivers

Aside from your vehicle, a private hire driver’s essential asset is their mobile phone. From logging on to start your day, to accepting rides and getting paid – it all happens on your phone. Apps exis...

Uber Exec vs Uber Lux: How Uber Drivers Can Earn More

No one is killing the private hire rideshare game like Uber. Uber drivers completed over 9 billion trips* globally in 2023 alone. However, growing demand means increased expectations from passengers, ...

Major Uber Change – Cash Payment Trial Begins in Birmingham

In October 2023, Uber drivers in Birmingham received an update to their driver terms. Uber passengers are being given the option to pay with coins and notes as part of a cash payment trial.

Top 10 Best Used Electric Cars For Uber Drivers

EVs are a new invention, right? In reality, Elon is over 150 years late to the idea of electric vehicles. The first was invented in the late 1890s, but were soon eclipsed by the cheaper and more power...

The Best Cars for Uber Drivers in the UK in 2025

INSHUR: An official Uber insurer

At INSHUR, we’re proud to be a member of Uber’s insurance panel. Uber works with a select group of insurance companies to develop a cover that specifically meets the needs of Uber drivers.