The GMB union has asked Uber to cut the commission it takes from UK drivers by 5%, or to give drivers an equal rebate. The union says this would give short-term help to drivers facing higher running costs, especially fuel. It is the first item on GMB's agenda for its next quarterly meeting with Uber. Earlier this year GMB asked Uber for a temporary fuel surcharge, and Uber said no. In April the union also pointed out that Uber was paying drivers in Australia an extra 5 cents per kilometre to help with fuel. The new request moves the focus to the share of each fare that Uber keeps. GMB is raising other issues at the same meeting. It wants new vehicle rules to apply only to new drivers, not drivers who have already bought a car that qualifies. It is questioning whether an £80 goodwill payment for profile photo renewal problems is enough. It also wants compensation when drivers can't get onto the app because of technical faults, pay for long empty return journeys, and fairer rules on UberX Share. Uber had not publicly responded to the commission request at the time of reporting.