Introduce a Legal Minimum Fare Rate for Private Hire Drivers Across UK

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Private hire operators such as Uber, Bolt and FREENOW should be required to pay drivers a minimum of £2 per mile plus £0.50 per minute on every trip. Local licensing authorities, including TfL, should introduce and enforce regulations to guarantee fair minimum earnings for all private hire drivers.

Many private hire drivers face rising fuel, insurance, vehicle finance, maintenance and licensing costs, while fares paid by operators often fail to keep pace. A minimum rate of £2 per mile plus £0.50 per minute would help ensure drivers receive fair compensation for their time and expenses. We call on licensing authorities, including TfL, to introduce and enforce minimum fare standards that protect drivers’ earnings and support a sustainable private hire industry.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. It is the responsibility of the local authority or licensing authority, for example the Mayor of London and the London Assembly in relation to TFL.

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Timeline

17 Jun 2026	Petition opened for signatures
13 Jul 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 13 Jul 2026

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