UK gig platforms: the worker's guide
Seven platforms run most of the UK gig economy. Uber and Bolt dominate private hire. Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eat split the food delivery market. Amazon Flex and Stuart handle parcels and logistics. Each platform sets its own service fee, its own payment frequency, its own deactivation rules, and its own response to UK case law since Uber BV v Aslam [2021] UKSC 5. This hub gives you a one-page comparison and links to the deep guides for each platform.
Last reviewed 2026-01-15
Worker status confirmed by Aslam 2021. ULEZ + most CAZs apply.
PHV. Self-employed in UK (no Aslam-equivalent ruling).
Self-employed riders (IWGB v CAC 2023). Free login.
Self-employed couriers. Free login. Surge by zone.
Mixed model: SC scheme (worker) and gig self-employed.
Block-based parcel delivery. Self-employed (contested).
Slot-based courier work. Self-employed.
Quick comparison
| Platform | Service fee range | Pay frequency | Deactivation appeal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uber (private hire) | 25–30% | Weekly (Mon) | Internal · ~7 days |
| Bolt | 15–25% | Weekly | Internal only |
| Deliveroo | — | Weekly (Mon) | Internal · ~14 days |
| Uber Eats | — | Weekly | Internal · ~7 days |
| Just Eat | — | Weekly / scheme-dependent | Internal · scheme-dependent |
| Amazon Flex | — | Twice weekly (Tue/Fri) | Internal · standing-deactivation issue |
| Stuart | — | Weekly | Internal only |
Cells marked "—" are because the platform has not published a figure. We update this monthly.