ADCU elects new General Secretary and President

The App Drivers’ and Couriers’ Union (ADCU) today announced the election of Cristina Georgiana Ioanitescu as its new General Secretary, with Farah Musa, previously the union’s BAME Officer, stepping into the role of President. Both were elected unopposed.

Ioanitescu previously served as ADCU President and continues to work as a professional chauffeur, reflecting the long standing principle that all members of the ADCU National Executive Committee are active drivers. This ensures the union’s leadership is directly grounded in the day to day realities faced by private hire drivers, courier workers and app based platform workers across the UK.

Her appointment marks a significant milestone ahead of International Women’s Day on 8 March, as she takes over the helm at a union whose membership is 95% male. In a statement following her election, Ioanitescu said:

Drivers across the UK are working under immense pressure, with falling pay, growing insecurity, and almost no meaningful protections. Our immediate priorities in the weeks and months ahead are clear: we must fight for fair pay, challenge unfair algorithmic management, demand proper rights and protections, and ensure companies are held accountable for the conditions they impose on workers.

As a woman driver, I am acutely aware of the additional risks women face, from sexual harassment to concerns about safety simply while doing our jobs. These issues sit within a broader crisis of protection for all drivers, and we will not tolerate a system that leaves any worker—male or female—exposed and unprotected. On the eve of International Women’s Day, I am proud to lead a union committed to changing that reality. Together, we will push for a safer, fairer and more dignified industry for everyone.

New ADCU President Farah Musa said he looked forward to working with Ioanitescu and the NEC as the union strengthens its national campaigns and expands support for members.