Uber has announced the nationwide expansion of its pioneering childcare support scheme, offering more than 100,000 drivers across the UK access to free, flexible childcare through a partnership with on-demand childcare platform Bubble.
The move follows a successful pilot launched in 2023, which provided 1,000 drivers with a total of 10,000 hours of fully funded childcare. Building on that positive response — with 96% of participating drivers saying the support made it easier to work more hours — Uber will now offer 20 hours of free childcare per year to all UK drivers.
The initiative is designed to support working parents, particularly mothers, who often face barriers to earning during peak hours such as evenings and weekends due to childcare responsibilities. By enabling drivers to access trustworthy, flexible childcare through Bubble, Uber hopes to help more parents take advantage of higher-earning fares while also improving work-life balance.
Bubble, the UK’s leading on-demand childcare service, connects families with vetted, local babysitters and nannies, available both in advance and at short notice. Through the Uber partnership, parent drivers can book support that fits around their unpredictable or flexible schedules.
“Receiving childcare support during the pilot really showed me how much easier things can be when the burden is shared,” said Tania Naseer, an Uber driver and single mother of three. “Having access to reliable care means I can drive without distraction, earn more, and still be present for my children. It’s not just about work — it’s about wellbeing, too.”
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