Is Uber’s Trip Radar technology seen as a step forward or back for taxi and ride-hailing drivers?

The role of Trip Radar in the UK’s private hire sector has long been under scrutiny, as union concerns over driver earnings and fairness are weighed against Uber’s argument that the feature improves flexibility and access to work. Trip Radar, embedded within the Uber driver app, allows multiple drivers to view and compete for available trips rather than having jobs assigned directly. The system has become a focal point in wider discussions about dynamic pricing and transparency across the…