Uber grants UK drivers worker status in world first

Uber is granting more than 70,000 of its UK drivers worker status, with benefits including a minimum wage. — Reuters

Uber on Tuesday said it is granting its UK drivers worker status, with benefits including a minimum wage -- a world first for the US ride-hailing giant.

Weeks after a top court ruling that could shake up Britain's wider "gig economy" of 5.5 million people, Uber said its drivers would also get holiday pay and a pension.