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Uber to hire 500 new drivers on Merseyside as post-lockdown demand soars

Uber said it has seen a big increase in demand since before the lockdown

Uber drivers now receive a range of benefits following changes in the law

Ride hailing app Uber said it wants to recruit 500 more drivers in Merseyside to meet huge post-lockdown demand.

The global giant said it was part of a national recruitment drive that will see it sign up a further 20,000 drivers as demand for rides continues to increase.

All Uber drivers are now entitled to at least the National Living Wage - after changes in the law were introduced - although many do earn more.

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Cabbies with Uber can also receive a range of extra benefits, which are not on any other ride hailing app. These include an additional 20% of their earnings in holiday pay and a pension, parental leave payments, sickness and injury cover, and union representation by the GMB, .

Ash Kebriti, General Manager for the 海角视频 and Ireland, Uber, said: "As the 海角视频 has opened up, demand for Uber rides has soared, meaning that we need more drivers on the road.

"In Merseyside, we’ve seen a 6% increase in demand since before the lockdown as people go back to work, restaurants and bars.