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by Uber X Driver
Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:50 pm
Forum: Uber Drivers Forum
Topic: Uber's Melbourne Tullamarine Airport short trip protection
Replies: 1
Views: 8813

Uber's Melbourne Tullamarine Airport short trip protection

Uber's Melbourne Tullamarine Airport short trip protection. I had a short trip from after waiting at Melbourne Airport Uber rank for an hour. (100+ cars in the queue). The trip was to Essendon and approximately 11.5 km's. Thought I'd head back to the airport thinking I would be covered by Ubers sho...
by Uber X Driver
Mon Apr 23, 2018 1:53 pm
Forum: Ola Cabs Drivers Forum
Topic: Ola Cabs Driver Referral codes
Replies: 4
Views: 18348

Re: Ola Cabs Driver Referral codes

I'm going to sign up with OLA today. Thanks for the referral code. :D
by Uber X Driver
Sat Mar 31, 2018 2:23 pm
Forum: Taxes
Topic: Centrelink pension and Ridesharing
Replies: 2
Views: 8515

Re: Centrelink pension and Ridesharing

Best bet would be to call Centrelink on 132 300 when they are open to get some clarification.

Cheers
by Uber X Driver
Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:48 pm
Forum: Go Catch Drivers Forum
Topic: Go Catch to list on ASX
Replies: 0
Views: 7103

Go Catch to list on ASX

Go Catch to list on ASX

Uber rival GoCatch launches ASX IPO, with leadership changes in the rear-view mirror

Read more: http://www.afr.com/technology/uber-riva ... 307-h0x5s1
by Uber X Driver
Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:41 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Uber Rush is coming to Australia soon!
Replies: 2
Views: 10993

Uber Rush is coming to Australia soon!

Uber Rush is coming to Australia soon! Retailers: IMPRESS YOUR CUSTOMERS WITH ON-DEMAND DELIVERY A perfect fit for Ecommerce Online Shopping Stores. From Uber: Deliver with UberRUSH faster than you can imagine. For less than you'll believe. UberRUSH is an on-demand delivery network that makes gettin...
by Uber X Driver
Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:01 am
Forum: Uber Drivers Forum
Topic: Uber Upfront fares are launching
Replies: 0
Views: 8970

Uber Upfront fares are launching

Uber Upfront fares are launching From Uber Australia: Upfront fares are launching Soon, we’ll be introducing upfront fares in Melbourne. Before each trip, riders will see an exact fare in the app, rather than a range. Data shows that riders request more trips when they have certainty about the pric...
by Uber X Driver
Tue Mar 06, 2018 9:17 pm
Forum: News
Topic: 7.30 Report: Uber drivers earning less than half the minimum wage
Replies: 0
Views: 7424

7.30 Report: Uber drivers earning less than half the minimum wage

Uber drivers earning less than half the minimum wage. A new report says many Uber drivers are earning as little as $15 an hour - half the minimum wage for transport workers. Here is a link to the Video from the Uber 7:30 Report: http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/uber-drivers-earning-less-than-half-the-mini...
by Uber X Driver
Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:06 pm
Forum: Rideshare Passenger Forum
Topic: How does the Uber surge really work?
Replies: 2
Views: 6851

Re: How does the Uber surge really work?

Surge pricing explained from the Uber website: What is surge? During times of high demand for rides, fares may increase to make sure those who need a ride can get one. For riders, surge helps ensure that pickup is available quickly and reliably. For driver-partners, surge means higher fares and a st...
by Uber X Driver
Mon Mar 05, 2018 4:35 pm
Forum: Advice, Tips and tricks
Topic: Dealing with short trips in the Melbourne CBD
Replies: 9
Views: 18158

Re: Dealing with short trips in the Melbourne CBD

If I get stuck in the Melbourne CBD now sometimes I will just use up one of my Uber Destination Filters.
I usually set it out east to Ringwood, Glen Waverly or Frankston. It has worked out well for me several times now.
by Uber X Driver
Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:54 am
Forum: Rideshare Passenger Forum
Topic: Uber rider App Add Stops or Change Destination.
Replies: 2
Views: 5618

Re: Uber rider App Add Stops or Change Destination.

I also think Uber drivers can manually change the address by clicking on the address bar on the top of the driver app. The passenger gets a notification of the change as soon as it's updated. I haven't personally tested this yet but a driver friend told me it is an option if the rider can't change t...