Future Retirement Success
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Stocks
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Stocks

Future Retirement Success

Business

Uber expands free childcare support to over 100,000 UK drivers in industry-first move

by March 24, 2025
March 24, 2025
Uber expands free childcare support to over 100,000 UK drivers in industry-first move

Uber has announced the nationwide expansion of its pioneering childcare support scheme, offering more than 100,000 drivers across the UK access to free, flexible childcare through a partnership with on-demand childcare platform Bubble.

The move follows a successful pilot launched in 2023, which provided 1,000 drivers with a total of 10,000 hours of fully funded childcare. Building on that positive response — with 96% of participating drivers saying the support made it easier to work more hours — Uber will now offer 20 hours of free childcare per year to all UK drivers.

The initiative is designed to support working parents, particularly mothers, who often face barriers to earning during peak hours such as evenings and weekends due to childcare responsibilities. By enabling drivers to access trustworthy, flexible childcare through Bubble, Uber hopes to help more parents take advantage of higher-earning fares while also improving work-life balance.

Bubble, the UK’s leading on-demand childcare service, connects families with vetted, local babysitters and nannies, available both in advance and at short notice. Through the Uber partnership, parent drivers can book support that fits around their unpredictable or flexible schedules.

“Receiving childcare support during the pilot really showed me how much easier things can be when the burden is shared,” said Tania Naseer, an Uber driver and single mother of three. “Having access to reliable care means I can drive without distraction, earn more, and still be present for my children. It’s not just about work — it’s about wellbeing, too.”

Uber drivers currently earn an average of £30 an hour when taking trips on the app, with many citing the flexibility as a major benefit. However, childcare responsibilities can limit when and how long parents can work, affecting their earning potential. The company hopes the expanded benefit will also attract more parents — especially women — to the platform, helping address gender imbalance and promote greater workforce participation.

“This is a world first for Uber and a major step forward for flexible work,” said Andrew Brem, Uber UK General Manager. “By extending free childcare to every driver in the UK, we hope to remove one of the biggest obstacles facing working parents and show that flexibility can work hand in hand with meaningful support.”

The announcement comes amid growing concern about the cost and accessibility of childcare in the UK. According to recent data, more than two-thirds of working parents have considered quitting their jobs due to childcare costs, and one in ten mothers have left the workforce entirely.

Ari Last, CEO and co-founder of Bubble, said: “Flexible work requires flexible childcare. With this partnership, Uber is setting a new standard — one that understands the realities of modern parenting and working life. Trusted, quality childcare shouldn’t be a luxury; it’s a necessity. We’re proud to be helping parents get back to work on their terms.”

In addition to childcare support, Uber drivers in the UK now benefit from a range of protections, including holiday pay, pensions, and free sickness and injury cover — part of the company’s broader strategy to improve conditions for flexible workers.

Read more:
Uber expands free childcare support to over 100,000 UK drivers in industry-first move

0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
previous post
Rachel Reeves to cut £1.5bn in civil service savings to balance public finances
next post
Elon Musk Interest: Wants to Buy Liverpool FC

You may also like

UK inflation stays above 10 per cent

April 19, 2023

Two-thirds of SMEs find it difficult to retain...

October 24, 2023

Nearly a quarter of senior finance professionals fear...

September 18, 2023

FLOA: Transforming the future of payments

May 26, 2023

Adrian Chiles Faces £1.7m Tax Bill After Losing...

June 11, 2024

Top Tips for Sending Money Overseas

August 31, 2022

Barclays launches £22bn fund and new business prosperity...

November 13, 2024

Insights from Retired U.S. Marshal Andrew Smith: Leadership,...

August 23, 2024

How to Pick the Right Trading Account –...

February 14, 2025

Lotto Winners: Who Lost Everything?

February 22, 2023

    Get free access to all of the retirement secrets and income strategies from our experts! or Join The Exclusive Subscription Today And Get the Premium Articles Acess for Free

    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent Posts

    • Lotus denies plans to close Hethel factory amid US expansion talks

      June 29, 2025
    • Top university degrees lose sway as tech employers prioritise job-ready skills

      June 29, 2025
    • Government urges supermarkets to make healthy food more appealing in bid to tackle obesity crisis

      June 29, 2025
    • Senate Republicans ram Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ through key test vote

      June 29, 2025
    • Chief Justice Roberts sounds alarm on dangerous rhetoric aimed at judges from politicians

      June 29, 2025
    • Britain’s fastest-growing firms revealed for 2025: Dfyne, Nala’s Baby and Hawkstone lead the charge

      June 29, 2025

    Categories

    • Business (8,333)
    • Investing (2,081)
    • Politics (15,853)
    • Stocks (3,177)
    • About us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: futureretirementsuccess.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2025 futureretirementsuccess.com | All Rights Reserved