‘14 hour day’ for Amazon drivers

AMAZON is under pressure to prove delivery drivers are not being pushed to work up to 14 hours a day without a break for pay below the living wage.

The chairmen of two all-party Commons committees have written to UK bosses amid concerns couriers face unreasonable workloads to accommodate the Christmas rush.

Amazon contracts out deliveries to outside companies and individuals. Reports have claimed drivers were being asked to deliver up to 200 parcels a day, giving them no time for a break.

There are also allegations drivers are effectively being paid below the living wage after they meet basic expenses.

The letter comes from Frank Field, chairman of the Commons work and pensions committee, and Rachel Reeves, chairman of the business committee.

Amazon said: ‘Our delivery providers are expected to ensure drivers receive a minimum £12 per hour before deductions and excluding bonuses, incentives and fuel reimbursements.’