A recent GMB survey reveals that 85% of private hire drivers in the UK are concerned about potential race riots this summer. Nearly 400 drivers participated, with many fearing for their families and livelihoods. Almost half reported being affected by last summer's riots, facing threats of violence, including armed assaults. Drivers expressed feelings of fear, with some even carrying weapons for protection. GMB National Officer Eamon O'Hearn remarked on the challenging societal divisions that contribute to this climate of fear, insisting that class inequality plays a significant role in escalating tensions.
A massive 85% of private hire drivers fear race riots will hit the streets of the UK again this summer, according to a GMB survey.
Drivers expressed concerns for their families and livelihoods, with 77% fearing for family safety and 82% worrying about job security amid rising tensions.
Eamon O'Hearn, GMB National Officer, emphasized that these results reflect the frontline experiences of drivers during last year's riots and highlight ongoing societal divisions.
One driver described the experience of witnessing the riots as 'just heartbreaking to witness humanity at its worst', revealing the personal toll of such violence.
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