Episodes

  • Episode 15: Improvements made on the app in 2025

    Episode 15: Improvements made on the app in 2025
    Dec 19 2025


    In this latest episode of ‘Behind the Wheel’, driver host, Tabraiz, will be discussing improvements that were made on the Driver app in 2025. Tabraiz will be joined by Bhavika from the Driver Operations team and a London driver, Eniola.

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    20 mins
  • Episode 14: Understanding Cash trips

    Episode 14: Understanding Cash trips
    Oct 23 2025
    We're back! This episode, we’re diving straight back in to talk about cash trips on Uber. Listen to Driver Host, Tabraiz, and Driver Operations Lead, Jess Phillips, talk about taking cash trips on Uber – how it works, what to expect and what to do if someone over or under pays. Plus, in a new 'Industry news' section you'll hear from MP Sarah Coombes about the growing issue of 'ghost plates'.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 13: Tabraiz asks the tough questions on Pricing

    Episode 13: Tabraiz asks the tough questions on Pricing
    Oct 29 2024
    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.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 12: Let’s talk Trip Radar

    Episode 12: Let’s talk Trip Radar
    Sep 13 2024
    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.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 11: Your top questions on Uber Pro answered

    Episode 11: Your top questions on Uber Pro answered
    Aug 13 2024
    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.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 10: Why should you join GMB Union?

    Episode 10: Why should you join GMB Union?
    Jul 9 2024
    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.

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    20 mins
  • Episode 9: Boost your earnings opportunities with airport trips

    Episode 9: Boost your earnings opportunities with airport trips
    Jun 18 2024
    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.

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    19 mins
  • Episode 8: General Manager, Andrew Brem, discusses ‘On Trip with Uber’

    Episode 8: General Manager, Andrew Brem, discusses ‘On Trip with Uber’
    May 13 2024
    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.

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    21 mins