BIKE couriers held a protest on Buchanan Street today as they walked out over claims of low pay.

Glasgow Uber Eats couriers gathered to take a stand against a system they say leaves them earning £2.60 per delivery.

With an average of two deliveries an hour, couriers are struggling to earn minimum wage.

The three hour strike was also part of a call for sick pay and holiday pay, led by the Couriers Network Glasgow (CNG) union.

Couriers want a commitment from Uber that the minimum payment will not drop below £4 an hour.

Those taking part in this afternoon's protest covered their faces for fear of being blacklisted by the company.

An Uber spokesman said: “Uber Eats offers a flexible way for couriers to make money by simply logging in and out of the app when and where they choose.

"This summer couriers using our app in Glasgow took home an average of more than £9 per hour with many also using other delivery apps.

"We offer weekly boosts during busy meal times but a technical issue last week meant that these were not visible in the app for two days.

"We have since fixed the issue and made sure that couriers affected did not lose out.

“Our door is always open for feedback and we host regular events with local couriers to discuss questions or address any issues they're having."