Coinciding with the forthcoming Melbourne taxi fare increases, limited low-cost UberX-like services are quietly being trialled, following similar roll-outs in Singapore and Auckland.
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low-cost uberX now confirmed in Sydney :)
Would you pay a random person to taxi you around? I did and this is what happened
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/smartphone-apps/would-you…
don't forget $20 referrals revert back to $10 this saturday :(
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/140850#comment-1952574
more invites issued last week
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=8d2fd6968b2b5c64d0d22dba…
ozbargain discussion
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/141791
NSW Transport Minister sends mixed messages over legitimacy of Uber 'ride-sharing' service
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/smartphone-apps/nsw-trans…
Uber 'ride-sharing' service under investigation as public warned off app
http://www.theage.com.au/digital-life/smartphone-apps/uber-r…
we’re bringing more drivers on the road this week. Nearly completed with the trial. More info coming very soon!
https://twitter.com/Uber_Melbourne/status/460586267521318912
UberX is great if you're doing that route on the way home from work every single day and want to subsidize or earn a few bucks by getting another passenger on board.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=2253674&p…
based on CBD Pickup/drop off point
To support uberX, share "I #chooseUberX for a safe, affordable ride around Sydney. @MikeBairdMP and @TransportforNSW should too — https://blog.uber.com/ChooseUberX"
Why do you keep replying to yourself? This isn't even a thread…no one posts here but you.
uber is also coming to brisbane, in case you missed the source of this deal :)