Uber Partner Podcast: Recent Episodes
Uber UK
Our podcasts are designed to keep you updated with what’s new at Uber in the UK. We’ll be discussing topics relating to driving with Uber as well as keeping you updated with our latest news via this channel.
This episode, Tabraiz is at the Uber offices in London to discuss trip pricing and the amount kept by Uber. Tabraiz asks Susannah, Head of Marketplace and Jess, Core Driver Lead if Uber will increases the prices. Stay tuned also for ‘True or False’, where Jess says it’s false that Trip Radar offers are matched to the driver that accepts the lowest price.
Tabraiz, and fellow driver Minaam chat to Head of Driver Operations, Neil McGonigle about Trip Radar, understanding how matching works and why some trips go onto Trip Radar and not others.
Listen to the latest episode of ‘Behind the Wheel’, where driver host Tabraiz is joined by Karolina from the Uber team to understand better Uber Pro and answer your most pressing questions. Then, Tabraiz asks ‘Does Uber pay special rates for Christmas and public holidays’, and gets answers.If you have a topic or question you would like Tabraiz to discuss with the Uber UK team email driverpodcastuk@gmail.com
It’s been three years since Uber signed a recognition agreement with GMB Union, so driver host Tabraiz, asks Ali Haydor, GMB National Chair, and representative of the Southampton and Southern Region, how GMB represents and supports drivers. Then, Tabraiz asks Emma, who works in Public Policy at Uber UK, what action Uber takes on rider accounts.
Tune in to the latest episode of our ‘Behind the Wheel', where driver host, Tabraiz, is joined by Uber UK’s Natalia to discuss tips on maximising your earnings by using the different features for airport trips.
Listen to the new episode of ‘Behind the Wheel’ where Driver Host, Tabraiz, is live at the Manchester ‘On Trip with Uber’ event, asking drivers what they thought of the events and whether they got their questions answered. Then, Tabraiz talks to General Manager, Andrew Brem, and Head of Driver Operations, Neil McGonigle, asking what they’ve heard from drivers so far at this years’ events across the country.
Driver Host, Tabraiz, asks Brit, Electrification Lead at Uber UK, and Imtiaz, EV driver with over 14,000 trips, on why he should switch from his hybrid vehicle to an electric vehicle driving with Uber. Find out about the cost savings of driving in an EV, as well as the ways Uber can support drivers in finding the perfect EV for them and making the switch.
You wanted more clarity on account holds and deactivations of Driver accounts. Listen to Bex, Head of Community Operations explain why a driver’s account may be put on hold or permanently deactivated, and what tools Uber uses to investigate safety complaints on the app.
This episode, we’re taking on a topic we know is especially important to you; earnings. Listen to Driver Host, Tabraiz, and Head of Driver Operations, Neil McGonigle, discuss his tips on improving your earning opportunity, by thinking about where, when and what you drive. Plus, in ‘True or False’, Neil answers whether Uber uses fake surge and Tabraiz shares the story of a driver going above and beyond in Uber Kindness.
Driver Host Tabraiz, discusses the relaunch of Compliments badges with Karolina from the Driver Engagement team. You’ll also learn more about the Uber Kindness programme and hear some of the best drivers’ stories we received.
Tabraiz is joined by Antoine and Jess to talk about the launch of the new page in drivers' Weekly Earnings Statement: ‘Breakdown of amount kept by Uber’.
Tabraiz is joined by Roy to discuss mapping and the recent changes we made based on the feedback we receive.
We want to talk about topics you care about. That's why Uber UK is launching a new Driver Podcast, ‘Behind the Wheel”, where we will be discussing topics that matter to you. This monthly podcast is hosted by Tabraiz, a Birmingham based driver that has worked with Uber for seven years, completing over 10,000 trips. For the first episode of "Behind the Wheel", driver Tabraiz is joined by Jess, Driver Experience Lead at Uber UK, to talk about why Star Ratings are important and what we’re doing to improve the system and make it fairer for you.
Listen to this driver-focused podcast, "No Mask. No Ride."
In this podcast you'll hear from Kate, who’s led the development of new policies to help protect you. Find out what these changes mean for riders, and understand why we've taken such big - but necessary - steps.
For more information: www.uber.com/safety
Listen to our latest driver podcast on the launch of Uber Medics.
We’ll be talking about what it is, how it works and how to opt out. Whilst giving you guidance on how to be stay safe during these trips.
For more information: http://www.uber.com/drive/ubermedics
In case you missed 'Episode 1 - Your questions answered on financial support', please click the link below:
https://soundcloud.com/uberuk/driver-podcast-ep1-your-questions-answered-on-financial-support
Listen to our driver podcast on how Uber and the Government are supporting you during this coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
We’ll be talking about what support is available from Uber, our partners and the government, and how to claim it. As well as how to stay safe whilst actively driving.
Tune in to hear about our Iftar meals for drivers, JUMP bikes launching in London, new product updates and we’ll also be answering some of your more frequently asked questions.
Deliver for UberEATS: vwww.uber.com/deliver
AXA Blog: www.uber.com/en-GB/drive/insurance AXA Contact Details: uber@broadspire.eu
Tune in to this week’s podcast where we’ll be answering some of your questions on subjects including driving at airports, UberEXEC and more.
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Tune in to this week’s podcast to learn more about International Women’s Day and some of the pioneering women we’re highlighting this week.
March 6th at 5am: Naysap https://youtu.be/O1jVyCQBKAY March 7th at 5am: Kirsti https://youtu.be/7TJ121HODT0 March 8th at 5am: Kelechi https://youtu.be/pbZUKW4Croc
We spoke to the Home Office about County Lines, the practice of criminal gangs using children and teenagers to transport drugs, often via taxis and private hire vehicles, to rural towns.
Tune in to this week’s podcast to find out more about the updated UberENGAGE programme the ways you can get your ideas heard.
In this week’s podcast, we’ll take a closer look at what it’s like to drive an EV and explore all the benefits that come from going electric.
In this week’s podcast, we’re speaking to James Peach about the recent NHS campaign, and also discussing NYE, which was one of the busiest yet!
In this week’s podcast, we’ll take a look back on 2018, and talk about the benefits of driving an Electric Vehicle and the Clean Air Plan.
In this week’s podcast, Campaign Manager, James Peach will be discussing our special Christmas campaign where we’re giving free trips to NHS staff who are working over Christmas.
We're offering the thousands of NHS staff who work over Christmas a code for 2 x £10 trips to use between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. To find out more please visit: www.uber.com/nhs
https://www.uber.com/en-GB/newsroom/supporting-uk-says-no-week/
In this week’s podcast, take a closer look at how the rider app works and learn about some of the features that are available on and off the road.
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In this week’s podcast, we’re answering some of the questions we’ve heard most from you this year, about the app, about future plans at Uber and much more.
For more info regarding Gympass you can visit http://www.gympass.com/uk/uber-uk
In this week’s podcast, you can learn more about the latest National Women’s Advisory Forum and what the team are doing to elevate women behind the wheel at Uber. We'll also take a closer look at the airport Rematch feature.
In this week’s podcast, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi sits down with the Uber Engage Advisory Group in London to discuss future plans and what the business is doing to support drivers.
In this week’s podcast, you’ll hear from the safety team about the new features in the updated driver app, and also from the legal team who’ll speak about the recent Court of Appeal hearing.
https://www.uber.com/en-GB/blog/safer-trips-uk/
In this week’s podcast, we’re chatting with Oumerah about partner events and the recent London Uber Expo. You'll also hear interviews from partners who attended the Expo, followed by a short section from a talk given by Uber Leadership, Fred Jones, at the event.
00:00 - 00:39 - Intro 00:39 - 04:07 - Interview with Oumerah about partner events & Uber Expo 04:07 - 06:35 - Partner Interviews from the London Uber Expo 06:35 - 12:22 - Keynote Speech by Fred Jones (Part 1)
In this week’s podcast, we’ll give you some scarily good tips for driving during Halloween.
In this week’s podcast, we’re chatting with Greenlight Hub Team Lead, Iona Hendry, about her role and what she does to support you when you’re on and off the road.
How to contact AXA Partner Protection Email - uber@broadspire.eu Call - +44 1908 300 499
In this week’s podcast, we’re chatting with the Gympass team who’ll be explaining all the benefits and exercise options available on the exclusive driver offer.
On this week's podcast we're continuing to look at the new driver app and the exciting features that make a difference to you on and off this road. In this episode, we're shining a spotlight on messaging, promotions and track your earnings.
In this week’s podcast, we’ll be taking a closer look at some of great features available in the new, updated driver app.
In this week’s podcast, we’ll be taking a closer look at the new driver app and some of the new functions.
https://www.uber.com/en-GB/drive/driver-app/
This week you’ll hear from Operations Coordinator, Oumerah Hyderkhan, who’ll be talking about her role and how it helps you when you’re on and off the road.
We're talking cleaning fees in this week's podcast, giving you tips and tricks so that if a rider does make a mess in the back of your car, you can get a refund and be back on the road in no time. ___
Find out more about the AXA Partnership t.uber.com/axauk
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From AXA to FutureLearn, we’ve already brought you some great partnerships that help you when you’re on and off the road. But what partnerships and deals would you like in the future? Tap below to complete a short survey and tell us how we can help you.
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In this week’s podcast, we’re talking to Uber UK’s safety team about partnering with Unseen and how you can help identify people who may be in danger.
In this week’s podcast, we’ll be discussing the best way to return lost property to a rider, and we’ll speak to the brains behind our Where To, Britain? campaign.
In this week’s podcast, you can learn more about Uber for Business and the exciting events happening in Bristol this weekend for Pride.
In this week’s podcast, we discussed our latest partnership with Virgin Trains and spoke with the driver who’s received the most rider tips who got some great advice for you to take on the road.
In this week’s podcast, we’ll be chatting with Paul, a regular Uber rider who is also visually impaired. We spoke to Paul about the difficulties of using transport when you’re visually impaired, and learnt what drivers can do to make sure people who may need a bit of extra help have a comfortable trip.
In this week's podcast, we'll be speaking to Alex, who'll explain more about our UberENGAGE pilot programme. And you'll also hear from Joanne, one of the stars of ‘Where to, Britain?’
Check out the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpuwBTplMDw
In this week’s podcast, we’ll take a look at the AXA Partner Protection plan and talk about the exciting events of last weekend, when drivers across the UK took part in uberGIVING.
Frequently Asked Questions: t.uber.com/axauk
Full AXA policy details and exclusions: https://uber.app.box.com/s/v7020fr21odwehyiifm5zsenmx5prfcm
In this week’s podcast, we’ll be taking a closer look at ‘Where to, Britain?’ the exciting new series that follows riders and drivers from all around the UK.
t.uber.com/wheretobritain
https://twitter.com/uberuk
On this week’s podcast, Uber’s UK General Manager, Tom Elvidge, discusses the exciting new AXA Insurance programme for drivers.
http://t.uber.com/axauk
Tune in this week to hear about the exciting uberELEVATE project and how other partner drivers like to work during Ramadan.
Tune in to hear the Uber team discuss an exciting new program, the National Women’s Advisory Forum. We’ll also discuss the importance of having an up-to-date profile picture in your partner profile.
In this week’s podcast we’ll be discussing our exciting new campaign and talking about how to maximise your Driver Destinations.
This week’s podcast focuses on Uber Movement, a free tool which uses Uber’s anonymised data from millions of trips to help urban planners make decisions about their city. Don’t miss our podcast for updates, useful information and plenty of tips and tricks.
https://www.uber.com/en-GB/newsroom/launching-uber-movement-london/
https://movement.uber.com/?lang=en-GB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bszvEIMVsIc
In this week’s podcast you can join key members of the UberENGAGE team for a chat about how this exciting programme aims to give drivers like you a better way share feedback and ideas.
Visit https://www.uber.com/en-GB/drive/resources/uberengage/ for more info
This week we’re taking a look at some of the amazing benefits that help partners manage their finances. Don’t miss our podcast for updates, useful information and plenty of tips and tricks.
This week we had a chat with Sasha, a law student and partner driver from Edinburgh who loves how driving with Uber gives her freedom and flexibility.
This week we have a quick chat about one of the latest safety features we’ve introduced to Uber: ‘Share my Trip’ for drivers and riders. Don’t miss our weekly podcast for weekly updates, useful information and plenty of tips and tricks.
This week we’ll have a quick 2 minute chat about one of the latest safety features we’re introducing to Uber: a dedicated support line for both drivers and riders . Don’t miss our weekly podcast for weekly updates, useful information and plenty of tips and tricks.
This week we’ll be hearing from Pete and Liz, an Uber partner-driver who will be telling us more about uberENGAGE. Tune into our weekly podcast for weekly updates, useful information and plenty of tips and tricks.
Tune in to our weekly podcast. Jamie from the Operations team will be talking through the new driver hours feature. He’ll explain how it works, what the limits are and how you’ll see it on your app.
Alex will be joined this week by Edinburgh Partners. Tune in to find out top tips on how to make the most on this New Years Eve.
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This week we’ll be talking through the improvements we’ve made to how you see your ratings. And, as always, we have our regular Q&A feature where you can hear answers to questions asked by partners from across the UK.
Tess will be joined this week by partners who drive electric vehicles. Tune in to find out what it’s like to drive an EV.
In this week’s podcast you’ll find all the tips you need to make the most of the busiest season of the year: from the best days and times to drive to when to take a little break.
We’ll be updating listeners on the worker status case in the Employment Tribunal and the most recent developments. You can also hear our regular Q&A feature.
Tune in to this week’s podcast to find out more about uploading documents. Making sure documents are uploaded correctly can save you time and keep you earning. Make sure to check out our guide: t.uber.com/documentsguide
This week’s podcast focuses on our brand new website for drivers and riders. The site aims to help people find answers to commonly asked questions about Uber. We’ll also have our regular Q&A feature, so make sure you tune in.
We’re dedicating this week’s podcast to answering your questions. Tap the button below to listen now and find out what other drivers have been asking, and what our answers are.
Register for future events: t.uber.com/ldntownhall Read Dara's letter here: t.uber.com/ceoletter
Tune into this week’s podcast to hear an update on TfL, a word about our new independent chair for the UK, an interview with UK-partner Gareth about our newest feature, driver profiles, and a review of the busy Halloween weekend.
Want to get involved? Register for future events: t.uber.com/ldntownhall Read Dara's letter here: t.uber.com/ceoletter
UK Partner Driver Podcast - Episode Thirty Six - Submit A Question - t.uber.com/ukpodcasts
Listen in for updates on Halloween and the best ways to earn on this most spooky of weekends. We’ll be covering the best times and places to drive along with ways to make more.
Want to get involved? Register for future events: t.uber.com/ldntownhall Read Dara's letter here: t.uber.com/ceoletter
Listen in to hear from Andrew, our head of Public Policy, and Jonathan from our legal team answering questions about flexible working and the discussion around it from partner-driver, Michael.
Want to get involved? Register for future events: t.uber.com/ldntownhall Read Dara's letter here: t.uber.com/ceoletter
Tune in to hear Tom Elvidge provide an update regarding the recent decision by TfL to not renew our license and the latest developments.
Want to get involved? Register for future events: t.uber.com/ldntownhall Read Dara's letter here: t.uber.com/ceoletter
Read the latest on the TfL Meeting: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-41467433
On today’s episode we are going to continue to update you on any developments with TfL, discuss a follow-up question from our last episode on the Workers Tribunal Appeal and end with a message from Tom Elvidge.
Want to get involved? Register for future events: t.uber.com/ldntownhall Read Dara's letter here: t.uber.com/ceoletter Join over 800k people who have signed the petition here: t.uber.com/saveyouruber
During the Town Hall on Tuesday, many of you asked us to keep you informed with the latest news. We will continue to update you over email and through these podcasts. Today, Fred is discussing the issues raised by TfL in the refusal letter and he’ll give an update of the Employment Appeals Tribunal that started on Wednesday.
Want to get involved? Register for future events: http://t.uber.com/ldntownhall Read Dara's letter here: t.uber.com/ceoletter Join over 780k people who have signed the petition here: t.uber.com/saveyouruber Watch Lawland's Video: t.uber.com/iamlawland
The support shown by both you, our partner drivers, and our riders from across the City of London has been fantastic with over 780,000 signatures on the petition. Our priority is to support you and enable you to continue to make money with the App. Fred Jones from the Uber London management team is on the podcast, talking through an update on our work since Friday and the event in Central London today.
Want to get involved? Register for future events: http://t.uber.com/ldntownhall Read Dara's letter here: t.uber.com/ceoletter Join over 780k people who have signed the petition here: t.uber.com/saveyouruber
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Topics for this Week:
- Taylor Review
- uberACCESS and uberASSIST
- Q&A
Links mentioned on the podcast:
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Thanks for listening today!
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Donate to the Redcross UK Grenfell Tower Response - http://www.redcross.org.uk
Watch our new Advert - http://t.uber.com/effortlessuber
Reserve your place at our uberEXPO Invites - http://t.uber.com/ukexpoinvite
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Register interest in a future EXPO: t.uber.com/ukinviteexpo
Read all about Partner Round Tables: t.uber.com/ukroundtables
Redeem your FutureLearn certificate: t.uber.com/futurelearn_certificate
Register your interest in IPSE: t.uber.com/ipse Uber partner drivers across the UK are eligible to sign up as a member to IPSE at a discounted rate, as long as you have completed a trip in the last 6 weeks and have completed more than 500 trips on the Uber app.
Step-by-step guide to uploading documents: t.uber.com/ukdocumentupload
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Submit a question for next week - go to t.uber.com/ukpodcasts. We’ll aim to answer your questions in our upcoming podcast discussions.
Submit a question for next week - go to t.uber.com/ukpodcasts. We’ll aim to answer your questions in our upcoming podcast discussions.
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Submit a question for next week - go to t.uber.com/ukpodcasts. We’ll aim to answer your questions in our upcoming podcast discussions.
Submit a question for next week - go to t.uber.com/ukpodcasts. We’ll aim to answer your questions in our upcoming podcast discussions.
Submit a question for next week - go to t.uber.com/ukpodcasts. We’ll aim to answer your questions in our upcoming podcast discussions.
Submit a question for next week - go to t.uber.com/ukpodcasts. We’ll aim to answer your questions in our upcoming podcast discussions.
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