Uber drivers in UK take taxi app firm to tribunal

Two drivers have taken Uber to a British employment tribunal, arguing that the ride service is acting unlawfully by not offering rights such as holiday and sick pay, in a test case that could force the app to change its business model.

Uber, which allows users to book and pay for a taxi by smartphone, says its more than 30,000 London drivers enjoy the flexibility of being able to work when they choose and receive on average more than the minimum wage.

The firm, whose investors include Goldman Sachs and Google, has grown rapidly around the world and is valued at $62.5bn (€56.5bn) but has faced protests, bans, and restrictions in a number of cities.