Uber is looking to hire 1,500 more drivers in Leeds after seeing a high demand for trips through the app since covid restrictions were lifted.
The company says it has seen an 8 per cent increase in demand since before the lockdown as people return to work, bars and restaurants.
The huge recruitment drive also comes as part of a nationwide campaign to sign up a further 20,000 drivers as demands for rides continues to grow.
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The company added that drivers will get access to worker protections, which include an additional 20 per cent of their earnings in holiday pay and a pension.
They will also receive parental leave payments, sickness and injury cover and occupational accident cover.
Every Uber driver in the UK is also entitled to be represented by the GMB, the firm said.
Ash Kebriti, general manager for the UK and Ireland, said: “As the UK has opened up, demand for Uber rides has soared, meaning that we need more drivers on the road.
"In Leeds, we’ve seen an 8 per cent increase in demand since before the lockdown as people go back to work, restaurants and bars.
"There’s not been a better time to sign up, especially as we’re the only operator to provide all drivers with holiday pay and, where eligible, enrolment in a pension scheme."
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