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Driver Safety & Wellbeing

Protecting drivers from accidents, assaults, and unsafe working conditions

Safety Crisis: Platform Design Causes Accidents

Urgent action needed to address dangerous working conditions

The Problem:

Rushed job acceptance forces dangerous distracted driving
Full-screen job alerts block navigation and safety information
Pressure to accept £3 jobs creates unnecessary risk-taking
No safety timeout between jobs for rest and route planning

Our Safety Campaign Demands:

1 Minimum 10-second job acceptance time
2 Non-intrusive job notifications
3 Mandatory 5-minute rest between long trips
4 Safety audit of all platform interfaces

Safety Resources & Guides

Personal Safety Protocols

Passenger verification procedures
Safe pickup and drop-off locations
Emergency contact setup guide
Conflict de-escalation techniques
Assault prevention and response

Vehicle & Road Safety

Pre-drive vehicle safety checks
Fatigue management and breaks
Defensive driving techniques
Accident procedure checklist
Emergency breakdown protocols

Health & Wellbeing

Ergonomics and posture guide
Stress management techniques
Nutrition for shift workers
Exercise routines for drivers
Mental health support resources

Emergency Procedures

Immediate Emergency Response

999 Emergency

Police, Fire, Ambulance

Use for immediate danger, medical emergencies, or crimes in progress

Union Emergency Line

020 7123 4567

24/7 for members only

Contact for: Assaults, serious accidents, immediate deactivations, license emergencies, police incidents requiring union support.

Step-by-Step Accident Guide

Ensure Safety First

Check for injuries, move to safe location if possible

Contact Emergency Services

Call 999 if needed, 101 for non-emergency police

Gather Evidence

Photos, witness details, police reference number

Call Union Emergency Line

We'll handle insurance, legal, and platform issues

Download Full Accident Guide PDF

Active Safety Campaigns

CRITICAL ACTIVE Launched: March 2024

Stop Dangerous Job Acceptance Pressure

Campaigning for minimum 10-second acceptance times and non-intrusive notifications to prevent accidents caused by rushed decisions.

23 accident reports linked to rushed acceptance

URGENT ACTIVE Launched: February 2024

Improve Driver Privacy & Security

Demanding restrictions on passenger screenshotting of driver photos, removal of middle names from display, and enhanced data protection.

14 reports of driver photos being misused

Member Safety Equipment Discounts

Negotiated Member Discounts

Dash Cam Systems

Front and rear recording with GPS

35% OFF RRP: £299 | Member: £194

Partition Screens

TFL-approved safety partitions

25% OFF RRP: £450 | Member: £337

Free Safety Resources

Safety Checklist Pack

Daily, weekly, and monthly safety checks

Defensive Driving Course

Online course with certification

Your Safety is Our Priority

Join thousands of drivers who already have access to our safety resources, emergency support, and collective safety campaigning power.

24/7

Emergency Support

35%

Safety Equipment Discount

£0

Safety Resources Cost

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