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Uber Reduces UberX Prices by 15% (VIC) & 20% (Perth) - Now up to 50% Cheaper than a Regular Taxi

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Uber Reduces UberX Prices by 15% (VIC) & 20% (Perth) - Now up to 50% Cheaper than a Regular Taxi
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easternculture on 09/05/2015 - 20:57 blog.uber.com (765 clicks)
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Good news for Victorian and Perth Ozbargainers. Now you can travel in Style for less thanks to the most recent Price cuts to uberX rates

Whether you get around Melbourne with uberX or UberBLACK, we’ve always been committed to delivering best-in-class value, reliability, safety and service. To deliver on this promise, today we’re dropping uberX prices by 15% to make Uber cheaper than ever.

Examples of New Fares

From - To Regular Taxi Rate UberX Rate Saving
Melbourne
Flinders Station,CBD to Greville,Prahan - 10PM Friday $28 $14 50%
Brunswick & Johnston, Fitzroy to Flinders Station, CBD - 8AM Monday $16 $11 23%
Perth
Perth CBD to Nedlands $26 $13 50%

New Fare Structure

Uber X Current New
Base Fare $2.50 $2.00
Per Km $1.30 $1.10
Per Min $0.40 $0.35
Min Fare $6.00 $6.00

Link to Perth 20% Price Cut

For $25 off your First ride feel free to use my referral code UBER6007 or my referral link https://get.uber.com/invite/uber6007 when you sign up.

Referral Links

50% off 2 Uber Reserve Rides: random (150)

Referee and referrer get 50% off first/next 2 Uber Reserve Rides.

Drivers Only: random (78)

Referrer gets $300-$500 once referee completes at least 30-40 deliveries.
Referees may be eligible for special offers based on the number of trips or deliveries they made after signing up through an invitation.

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  • Sweet3st on 09/05/2015 - 21:44

    Only in VIC??? Not fair…

  • freefall101 on 09/05/2015 - 22:14
    +2

    uberBlack went up in price at the same time. Although granted, not sure who actually uses that.

    • easternculture on 09/05/2015 - 22:16
      +8

      The wealthy whom do not frequent ozbargain

      • davicta on 09/05/2015 - 23:16
        +14

        I'm pretty sure there are quite a few wealthy individuals who frequent OzBargain. It's how they stay rich ;)

        • mily on 10/05/2015 - 09:17
          +3

          By posting deals of useless junk with irresitable price and earn a fortune from selling them to ozbers?

      • giles on 10/05/2015 - 11:29

        http://youtu.be/I7YpRLpstjE

    • ajdlinux on 09/05/2015 - 23:43
      +1

      I used UberBlack in Sydney the other week… but only because work was paying for it/told me to…

      • easternculture on 09/05/2015 - 23:45

        How was the service

        • ajdlinux on 09/05/2015 - 23:47
          +2

          Car that turned up was a licensed hire car - it was indeed black, I'm fairly sure it was a Holden Caprice or similar. Driver looked and acted as professionally as the other hire car drivers I've used, much more professional than a taxi driver. Cost was probably on par with what my company's regular hire car driver would charge (not entirely sure about this since I don't handle the payment).

    • niksrulz on 10/05/2015 - 08:16
      -2

      There are lot of people who would never use uber x but always call uber Black due to quality, safety and being on the right side of law. Your Short lived savings can be a very painful decision. Uber X Incidents http://www.whosdrivingyou.org/rideshare-incidents.html

      • Maverick-au on 10/05/2015 - 08:56
        +7

        There are lot of people who would never use uber x but always call uber Black due to quality, safety and being on the right side of law. Your Short lived savings can be a very painful decision. Uber X Incidents

        So what? Are you trying to say that taxi drivers are specially trained and have no accidents? Trying to suggest that taxi drivers don't rape passengers? Trying to suggest that taxis don't rip you off?

        I feel a lot safer in a uber vehicle than a taxi!

  • Belv on 09/05/2015 - 22:32
    +21

    I use uber quite regually and will never use that disgusting service yellow cab again, you can see were they are on a mab, how long they will be and the car they drive, they are always clean, have a clean car, talkative and just a better service overall, compare that to yellow cab were most of them barley talk to you or look suicidal and hate there job

    • easternculture on 09/05/2015 - 22:34
      +12

      I totally agree with you.

      The Uber service is superior to the yellow cab service.

      The cars are always clean, the drivers are friendly and you don't even need to pull out any cash or Credit card to pay.

      And +1 to Uber for creating jobs to more Australians.

      • niksrulz on 10/05/2015 - 08:19
        +2

        +1 for creating more jobs : -1 for employing workers who pay ZERO tax to government so overall benefit to economy - Zero : I know uber X drivers who still claim centrelink. Either don't worry about it and just enjoy your $10 saving than a normal cab or either Ban completely or legalise with licensing to stop tax theft.

        • arcticmonkey on 10/05/2015 - 08:47

          Does Uber charge GST? IT sounds like a silly question but some of these multinationals will stop at nothing to take from a society and not give back.

        • Maverick-au on 10/05/2015 - 09:04
          -1

          Of course taxi drivers don't claim benefits… oh that's right they do along with cash taxi rides which can't happen with uber.

        • cloudy on 10/05/2015 - 09:41
          +2

          The truth is uber is a tax saving. Effectively taxis licence are a tax to the states coffers. Uber does not pay this.

          Many have also argued uber doesn't pay corporate tax too, but they deny it, but also won't say how much tax they have paid. See interview with tricky Fullerton on the business.

          As for the drivers, each to their own.

        • MementoMori on 10/05/2015 - 10:39
          +2

          @arcticmonkey: No, none is paid, although this is one thing I hope they change.

        • humdogg on 10/05/2015 - 11:19

          NIksrulz your comment is nonsensical as you seek to blame Uber for drivers not paying their taxes. You either blame the drivers or uber for not paying corporate tax.

          Like many jobs, it's up to the individual to declare their income and pay appropriate tax.

        • arcticmonkey on 10/05/2015 - 11:27

          @domcc1:

          Yes, I use Uber now and then but the playing field is not even if they're paying different tax rates. Uber are profiting from our infrastructure so it's reprehensible if they aren't contributing and paying their fair share.

        • Wraith on 12/05/2015 - 12:37

          Then you know dumb people. To assume that the ATO won't catch up on thousands of dollars of income in your account eventually is laughable. Those idiots will get caught and audited, and if they're claiming Centerlink while employed, they're looking at possible time in prison.

      • SrMoure on 11/05/2015 - 10:58

        This is until the yelow cab drivers become UberX car drivers :-)

        • neil aus on 12/05/2015 - 13:19

          They are, but at least with Uber they will get reviewed poorly.

    • ajdlinux on 09/05/2015 - 23:48
      +2

      It's still an immature service - I used UberX for two rides when I was in Sydney a few weeks ago, and the first driver was completely incapable of navigating in spite of the GPS directions in front of him, taking about 50% longer to do the trip, while the second driver very obviously did a U-turn over double lines. To be fair, I've had enough taxi rides which have been similarly bad - at least UberX is cheaper…

      • peterpaoliello on 10/05/2015 - 12:15
        +2

        That's exactly what the star rating system, at least Uber will work to fix the problem. give them 1 or 2 starts and i assure you, Uber will be in touch and likely refund the cost of your journey if that is true - they keep travel logs and GPS data.

        • ajdlinux on 10/05/2015 - 17:09

          Yeah - they gave me a fare adjustment within 24 hours of me requesting it. I guess that is one area where they have a huge advantage over the existing taxi networks - with taxis, your only option is to note down the driver's permit number and lodge a formal written complaint, with only limited GPS evidence available. There was one occasion where I filed a complaint with ACT Public Transport Regulation, which they did pass on to the company involved for investigation and punishment, but it's obviously a much more difficult and less transparent process than with Uber.

        • arcticmonkey on 10/05/2015 - 17:50
          +1

          @ajdlinux:

          If they're saving on tax, they probably have a lot left in the kitty for a few refunds here and there.

        • neil aus on 12/05/2015 - 13:23

          @ajdlinux: wow, I didn't know uber would adjust fares after the fact. Awesome. I complained once about a taxi driver that charged a new flagfall once I dropped my friends off, and I was still in the taxi heading onwards to home, took forever to get a response from the company. I gave up after a few weeks.

          I'd only trust silver service taxis now in Sydney, perhaps Uber now too.

  • cloudy on 09/05/2015 - 22:43
    -2

    Is uberx the service where anyone that happens to travel in the same direction at the same time car sharing service?

    Or these people are dedicated on the road, waiting for passengers?

    I remember taking the later, and it costed twice the cost as it would normal taxi. Though, as most have said, it's better service, but I'll take half the price. And no, in case anyone asks, I didn't go for the more exxy black service.

    • easternculture on 09/05/2015 - 22:54

      You don't have to share rides if you don't want to, but I'm not sure how it works if it even exists in Australia.

      I just order a UberX when i want to go somewhere and don't have access to the car.

    • exidy on 09/05/2015 - 22:54
      +1

      No, you're thinking of UberPool - it's not available in Australia. UberX is a dedicated service like Black but using ordinary cars rather than limos. The only time an UberX could be more than a taxi would be during "surge" pricing periods where the price goes up to get more cars on the road. You get warned quite clearly that surge pricing applies before taking the request.

      • ShinyDiamond on 10/05/2015 - 08:13
        +2

        Even if surge is 2x on a uber x, end fare will cost you equal to normal taxi fare

        • cloudy on 10/05/2015 - 09:38

          Nope, no surge, and travelled at 1.30 pm from darling harbour to UNSW for a graduation and costed $65. Return trip on taxi to compare costs, such at 5pm peak hour traffic and it costed $35.

          I studied the receipts to see why, uber chargers for distance travelled and time in vehicle. Taxi only charge for distance travelled and only time of car not moving ie; traffic jams.

        • neil aus on 12/05/2015 - 13:24

          @cloudy: what about flagfall costs? Was this uberBlack or uberX you took?

        • cloudy on 12/05/2015 - 14:51

          @neil aus:

          Uberx. As for flag fall, that doesn't come anywhere close to explaining the 30+ difference in cost.

          The fact is, they are more expensive when compared to a taxi on the exact same trip at the exact same time, assuming non surge. When it is surge, it can cost you a small fortune, see all the complaints during nye, and other major days.

  • [Deactivated] on 09/05/2015 - 23:12
    +4

    Nice to know and thanks EC but is this technically a bargain or just an community service announcement of a new pricing structure. Forums maybe??

    • genes888 on 09/05/2015 - 23:20
      +7

      a drop in price could be considered a bargain for those who were using the service & paying higher prices previously!

      • skinny on 10/05/2015 - 02:19
        +2

        Since most online newspapers are requesting subscription to get news, I would consider this a bargain of a news!

    • easternculture on 09/05/2015 - 23:21
      +4

      If your saving money, its definitely a bargain in my books

      • [Deactivated] on 09/05/2015 - 23:23
        +2

        I agree. I think I'll just let jv decide on this one then.

        • easternculture on 09/05/2015 - 23:24
          +6

          jv is probably partying hard on this saturday night. He may need an uberX to get home

        • Maverick-au on 10/05/2015 - 00:08

          I agree. I think I'll just let jv decide on this one then.

          JV has ruled the service illegal so no bargain and a thumbs down from him!

        • Maverick-au on 10/05/2015 - 01:49
          +7

          @easternculture:

          jv is probably partying hard on this saturday night. He may need an uberX to get home

          I feel sorry for JV, he'll be calling a standard taxi to get home which means a long wait for a stinky taxi to arrive, he'll get to listen to a driver talking softly into his phone the whole way with no air conditioner, when he arrives home after the taxi has worked out where he lives he'll be charged extra for payment after he peels himself from the sticky bead seat cover and that's if the taxi shows up in the first place.

          Or he could press a button on the app, watch the car approaching, enjoy a comfortable air conditioned drive home, make automatic payment and rank the driver all before he gets to his front door.

        • skinny on 10/05/2015 - 02:20
          +7

          @easternculture: As a true OZbargainer, he will walk home!

    • Maverick-au on 10/05/2015 - 00:06
      +1

      Aren't UberX illegal ?

      Another pointless post……….

      • jv on 10/05/2015 - 00:17
        -1

        you mean a factual one…

        Illegal ride-sharing service UberX…..

        http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-14/uberx-outsmarts-taxi-i…

        • Maverick-au on 10/05/2015 - 01:13
          +8

          Illegal ride-sharing service UberX…..

          If you "knew" it was illegal why not say that instead of playing games?

          The fact is that Uber is not illegal, it's still operating in this country and many others and as there is no risk to so you who cares if the government is trying to protect overpriced taxi licenses.

        • jv on 10/05/2015 - 01:51
          +3

          @Maverick-au:

          The fact is that Uber is not illegal, it's still operating in this country

          UberX is illegal and their cars are not covered by insurance.

          "The Queensland Government says it has issued more than $260,000 worth of fines to 95 UberX drivers since the business began operating in Brisbane early last year."

          If they're not illegal, why are they getting fined ???

          "Uber calls for legislation allowing UberX to operate legally"

          Even Uber admit that UberX is currently illegal…

        • supaderp on 10/05/2015 - 02:49
          +2

          @jv: yes i believe so but I think uber is giving full compensation for the fines.

        • Maverick-au on 10/05/2015 - 03:30
          +6

          @jv:

          UberX is illegal and their cars are not covered by insurance.

          Uber's service is not illegal and the cars are covered by insurance so don't believe everything your taxi buddies tell you.

          If they're not illegal, why are they getting fined ???

          The taxi council is jumping up and down about having competition for once and forcing the government to fine uberx drivers, it hasn't been tested in court so you can't say it's illegal until that time.

          Even Uber admit that UberX is currently illegal…

          Actually they said they want to operate legally, this doesn't mean they are illegal as you keep pointing out.

          Clearly you love Taxis so good for you but others use new innovative services like Uber.

        • tonester on 10/05/2015 - 03:53
          +2

          @jv:

          UberX is illegal

          -1

          not necessarily - illegal for whom?

          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/193085#comment-2737114

          nothing is officially illegal until decided so by a court :)

          their cars are not covered by insurance.

          every car? how do you know?

          in any case, as a passenger, it's good to know that one rides legally covered by insurance :)

          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/141791?page=1#comment-2117…

          "Uber calls for legislation allowing UberX to operate legally"

          Even Uber admit that UberX is currently illegal…

          -1

          as there is no legislation or court decision explicitly about ride sharing, it is currently neither officially legal or illegal, respectively

        • niksrulz on 10/05/2015 - 08:26

          @Maverick-au: Uber X is totally illegal. They are still operating in cities as they know the law system very well and they have the money to continue delaying the process till they build an unskilled,non accredited force of millions of casual workers and monopoly private cars who have been blinded to believe that everything they are doing is legal. Consumers are enjoying today with the low prices but if they wash out the competition by short term loss you sure will see a lot of surges in the future and no govt control.

  • [Deactivated] on 10/05/2015 - 01:05
    +8

    uber is the best.
    the cars dont stink like regular taxi's and the drivers dont ask you for instructions.

    • jv on 10/05/2015 - 01:54
      -6

      the cars dont stink

      some do…

      • [Deactivated] on 10/05/2015 - 02:35
        +8

        maybe you should try uber first.
        bloody uber hater, get on your bicycle.

      • Bobby Hill on 10/05/2015 - 16:34
        +4

        It's probably you JV

  • ankor on 10/05/2015 - 08:17
    +5

    Ridden in uber 5x. Twice in Perth and 3x in Brisbane. it was actually really good.

    My last experience with a cabbie, he totally ignored the GPS, took the long way, and got angry when I told him he missed the turnoff.

    This happened another time too, and the effhead driver reported me for fare evasion despite me paying him.

    So two terrible experiences later, I'm extremely happy to use uber.

    • team teri on 10/05/2015 - 11:52
      +1

      and the effhead driver reported me for fare evasion

      report him back for fraud - if he claims fare evasion he obviously tried to pocket your payment for himself…

      • ankor on 10/05/2015 - 12:45

        Yes definitely should have. But it was right around exam time and it was pretty hectic.

    • King Tightarse on 10/05/2015 - 15:08
      +5

      Get the bastard.
      Yellow Taxis are just disgusting these days. The cars are crap. They STINK of B.O. many driver are clueless and have terrible attitudes….and any hope or chance of decency is long long gone.
      Friend left his guitar in the boot. Rang lost property, they admitted there was 0.01% chance of seeing it again. Same goes for anything salable. It is virtually given that they consider it a "bonus".
      No morals.

      So report the bastard back if possibly can.

      • ankor on 10/05/2015 - 16:57

        Too late unfortunately, it was years ago but that experience stuck with me, that's for sure.

  • twister292 on 10/05/2015 - 08:27
    +6

    Actually the insurance issue is real with UberX. If you read the PDS documents for most private car insurance policies, they specifically exclude cover for trips where the car is used as a taxi or hire car. AAMI, RACV, Allianz, GIO, Bingle, QBE, none of them will cover a privately registered vehicle in an incident where it was used to carry passengers in return for money.

    • Maverick-au on 10/05/2015 - 09:02
      +3

      Actually the insurance issue is real with UberX.

      No it's not real. Uber have insurance that covers the driver and passenger and this has been clearly stated many times.

      US - http://blog.uber.com/uberXridesharinginsurance
      Australia - http://blog.uber.com/Transport-Minister-Letter

      A safe and reliable alternative in Australia’s transport mix

      All Uber partner drivers must pass a rigorous criminal background and driving history review process to be able to use the platform – and we’re setting industry leading standards in the process.
      From request to drop-off, the entire Uber experience is geared towards ensuring reliability and safety. Upon requesting a ride, our technology provides the rider with their driver’s name, photograph, licence plate, vehicle type, and a contact number. The rider can see the vehicle approaching on a map, and share their journey in real time with friends or loved ones using our Share My ETA feature.
      Every uberX trip is covered by our US$5m contingency liability cover, in addition to each partner driver’s own full insurance policies
      Both riders and drivers must also provide feedback after each journey, which is reviewed on a continual basis by our local teams
      As all of our transactions are cashless, drivers no longer need to fear being the target of thieves, with some cities seeing a 20% reduction in taxi crime after Uber’s arrival there.
      Hundreds of thousands of riders have now taken millions of trips on Uber in Australia, and they’re absolutely loving the service.

      • twister292 on 10/05/2015 - 18:22

        It is misleading on Uber's part when they claim "Every uberX trip is covered by our US$5m contingency liability cover, in addition to each partner driver’s own full insurance policies"

        That part is false and misleading. Insurance policies that are taken out with the primary purpose of the vehicle being private (non-commercial) use will not cover the driver in the event of an accident. And what exactly does Uber's "US$5m contingency liability cover" actually cover for?

        In the event of an accident, the passenger will likely be covered for any injuries by the driver's CTP (TAC in VIC), but it's quite likely the driver will be shafted when he/she finds the insurance company turns them down for damage to other vehicles or property, and quite likely their own vehicle as well.

        Uber is exploiting the fact that most people don't know (or haven't read) the exclusions that their PDS documents set out. As I mentioned before, pretty much every major insurer has exclusions for private vehicles being used commercially. Uber is trying to imply to the public that the drivers' insurance will have them covered, which is only true for Uber Black as they are accredited hire cars; for UberX it is false and grossly misleading.

        • Maverick-au on 10/05/2015 - 22:27

          It is misleading on Uber's part when they claim "Every uberX trip is covered by our US$5m contingency liability cover, in addition to each partner driver’s own full insurance policies"

          How is it misleading? Because you don't understand what it means?

          That part is false and misleading. Insurance policies that are taken out with the primary purpose of the vehicle being private (non-commercial) use will not cover the driver in the event of an accident. And what exactly does Uber's "US$5m contingency liability cover" actually cover for?

          So you're making a statement regarding the insurance without understanding what the insurance does! Take a minute and google it for the answer.

          In the event of an accident, the passenger will likely be covered for any injuries by the driver's CTP (TAC in VIC), but it's quite likely the driver will be shafted when he/she finds the insurance company turns them down for damage to other vehicles or property, and quite likely their own vehicle as well.

          Totally and utterly incorrect.

          "All rides arranged using the Uber app are covered by commercial auto insurance, including uberX rides. On top of each partner's own insurance, all uberX rides are backed by a commercial auto liability insurance policy up to US$5m (approx. AU$5.3m) per accident that covers the driver’s liability for property damage or bodily injury caused by the the driver. This ensures that riders and third parties (such as pedestrians) are protected throughout an uberX ride. This coverage has been in place since the introduction of uberX in Sydney in April 2014, and is provided by an international insurer rated “A++ (Superior)” by A.M. Best, a globally recognised credit rating agency of insurance companies."
          http://www.ubersydney.info/insurance/

          http://blog.uber.com/OzRidesharing

          Uber is exploiting the fact that most people don't know (or haven't read) the exclusions that their PDS documents set out. As I mentioned before, pretty much every major insurer has exclusions for private vehicles being used commercially. Uber is trying to imply to the public that the drivers' insurance will have them covered, which is only true for Uber Black as they are accredited hire cars; for UberX it is false and grossly misleading.

          And more bollocks as passengers are fully covered but don't let facts get in the way of your "pro smelly and expensive taxi driver" rant.

        • SrMoure on 11/05/2015 - 16:01

          So it would be good in case of an accident for driver and rider to say they became friends and there was not a commercial relationship. Until the end of the trip there's no payment. Also I have a friend who is an Uber driver. At the end of the day is like paying a friend to take you somewhere.

        • Employeemr91wa @ Uber on 12/05/2015 - 11:40

          Hi,

          Please see my response further below.

          I am an UberX driver and happy to answer any queries you may have.

          Cheers

    • get-innocuous on 10/05/2015 - 10:41
      +3

      The insurance issue is a problem for the driver, because Uber's cover doesn't technically begin until there's a passenger in the car, and your regular insurance stops as soon as you start using it commercially. But the passenger is fully covered by Uber at all times.

      • neil aus on 11/05/2015 - 00:52
        +1

        If you don't have a passenger in the car, then it's private use, so your normal insurance covers private use. :)

        Also, fully comp insurance is not mandatory, I've driven for years with just green slip insurance, which does not cover my own car, or other cars, just other people.

        • get-innocuous on 11/05/2015 - 10:54

          That's Uber's argument too, but apparently there have been a few cases where insurers do not see it that way. I don't have comprehensive either, just third party cover in case I drive into someone else's Lambo or something, but Uber also demands that cars are relatively new so you might want insurance on that.

  • y on 10/05/2015 - 08:36
    +2

    UberX was already cheaper than normal cabs in Melbourne at peak rate (10pm – 4am Friday and Saturday) when licensed cabs charge a $6.20 flagfall.

    Since the 15% drop UberX is ridiculously cheap, about $7 to go between Fitzroy and CBD, why bother taking a tram at those prices.

    I have had a couple of bad UberX drivers who didn't use a holder for their phone and didn't know where they were going, but on average the service is far better than Silvertop or 13Cabs. Uber customer service are always very responsive and send personal replies if you report any issues.

    Mod: No soliciting for referrals

  • Mrgreenz on 10/05/2015 - 10:00
    +2

    The real losers here are the cab company execs and people recieving Envolpes of cash to push out cab competition through exorbant regulation legislation\costs.

    The customer gets generally good service, the uber driver gets a decent wage and the fact that both parties have their card details on file makes them behave.

    Cab companies should have been ontop of the innovations uber has brought, but when you have an artificial monopoly on your sector I guess you get lazy

  • markj on 10/05/2015 - 10:32
    +1

    Hopefully Uber Pool gets here soon. I remember, in SF, it was $5 anywhere around the city and $15 to the airport - bargain!

  • muzzakus on 10/05/2015 - 10:34
    +5

    Taxis going the way of video libraries and game arcades

  • MementoMori on 10/05/2015 - 10:45
    +3

    I love how they are shaking up the Vic taxi industry. For years we have had:

    • the lowest driver satisfaction,
    • the lowest passenger satisfaction and
    • the highest costs !!!!!

    It's obvious there is a serious middlemen layer in here, robbing us all (inc the govt) and profiting heavily on a government monopoly on public transport. Let's not get started on the dodgy airport cartel either. Commission after commission just ends up in slight increases in fares.

    Uber is what happens when you abuse power long enough and squeeze the plebs too much. I think it's fantastic.

    I caught two Uber X rides last night, was $15 from Inner North to Inner SE. Normal taxi would be over $30 easy. Great drivers, spotless brand new cars (a cruze and a commodore). Was offered bottled water.

    I catch regular Taxi's with work many times home from the airport and I'm sick of having drivers falling asleep from fatigue driving banged up taxi's with bald tyres. Uber X drivers take pride in their vehicles (as they own them).

    They can keep their 'regulations' (such as $179 fines for open drinks) they provide 'to keep me safe' that's doubling the cost of my rides.

    • neil aus on 11/05/2015 - 00:54
      +2

      Let's not forget the 10% rort for paying by card, I mean , cabcharge. … Yes, profit first.

  • humdogg on 10/05/2015 - 11:25
    +3

    I use uberx very reguarly both for work and non-work purposes.

    The service is vastly superior at the moment however, ive been told directly by drivers that some cabbies are migrating across to drive for uber. This might not mean the service will lessen as it is their own personal car, has in built gps, driver ratings and other protections that make the uber experience better.

  • simonizmaster on 10/05/2015 - 11:33

    Does anyone do uberX service? as in uberx driver ? I'd like to hear their story.

    • Employeemr91wa @ Uber on 11/05/2015 - 16:28
      +2

      I'm an UberX driver. What would you like to know? I've included some FAQs below:

      Licence

      All Uber drivers must have an F or T extension. (Uber checks this) Link to F-extension is below:
      http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/become-a-bus-or-sma…

      The license allows you to carry passengers for a fare.

      Insurance

      Uber's insurance covers each "ride" for $5m umbrella cover. It is in our Agreement Terms with Uber.

      Rego class is 3F which is commercial class (Uber checks this).

      My comprehensive insurance with RAC has been changed to Commercial, so unless they specify that they are not covering Uber drivers, I'm not going to mention why I have a commercial insurance for a sedan.

      How much I make
      It should be noted that this is not my full time job, and I will not make it a full time job. The most efficient times and periods when you'll actually get rides is during the weekend and during commute hours.

      The amount I make per hour after Uber takes a cut can vary from $15-$50 depending on when and where I'm online. Which brings me to my next point, I can go online whenever I want, it is not shift based. You work whenever you want to.

      If you have any other queries, please feel welcome to ask.

      p/s: To the referrer who started this post, you won't get any of your referral credits as they specifically exclude referrals gained through bargain hunting sites, forums, etc.

      • Employeemr91wa @ Uber on 12/05/2015 - 11:48

        Further to Insurance

        Here's the link to the Dept. of Transport Rego. table

        See class 3(F)

        http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/third-party-insuran…

        "3(f) Hire vehicle.
        Any motor vehicle used for carriage of passengers, for hire, fare or reward, not included in classes 3(a) to 3(e) inclusive."

        Which means effectively, you have 3 layers of insurance, Uber, the Dept of Transport, and the driver's own insurance, as long as it's commercial class.

        • twister292 on 13/05/2015 - 20:34

          That might work for WA but you can't just simply register a vehicle as a hire car in states like VIC and NSW…the fees are much higher (in VIC it's $40,000 to register hire car number plates).

          You may need to take a second look at your PDS as to what constitutes "commercial" usage of a vehicle. Commercial usage and usage as a taxi/hire car may not be the same to your insurer.

  • team teri on 10/05/2015 - 11:56
    +1

    Not sure where Uber gets their numbers from. Perth to Nedlands comes up at $18 for a taxi ride here: http://www.swantaxis.com.au/members/fare_estimator.php

    That is much more realistic than $26. Perhaps they included the $5.8 New Year's Eve surcharge and then rounded up in addition?

    I get it that unhappy taxi customers love Uber - and competition is always a good thing for the consumer. But don't make exaggerated claims.

    • easternculture on 10/05/2015 - 11:58

      Not sure where Uber gets their numbers from. Perth to Nedlands comes up at $18 for a taxi ride here:

      Maybe they calculated it @ peak time travel ?

  • cktftw on 10/05/2015 - 15:10
    +2

    When will nanny state Adelaide get UberX..atm we only get black

    • arcticmonkey on 10/05/2015 - 17:55
      -3

      How is it a 'nanny state' when a private company has chosen not to expand its operations into a particular market?

  • tightarse on 10/05/2015 - 15:34
    +2

    Thanks.

  • varunynr on 10/05/2015 - 18:47

    Anyone who can share UberX experience in Hobart? Thanks

  • BigTed on 10/05/2015 - 19:00
    +2

    Hey - the Perth price drop came just in time. I have an airport trip on Tuesday evening where I will be using Uber for the first time.

    • neil aus on 11/05/2015 - 18:53

      Let us know here how it goes, price too please.

      • BigTed on 22/05/2015 - 20:01
        +1

        Back from my trip now so I'll provide a report on how it went.
        On the outbound trip to the airport I used the Uber app and the coupon code here.
        From near Curtin University to the airport, after the code, I paid $1 to take my wife and I and our two carry-on bags to the international airport (it's a pretty easy run up Leach Hwy, down Tonkin, then up Horrie Miller).
        We went at around 9:30pm on a Tuesday evening and we only had to wait about 10 minutes for it to turn up. It was a Toyota Camry and was in good shape. The driver was a very nice Afghani male and perfectly polite and helpful.
        On the return trip I was so exhausted after the flights I just couldn't be bothered with trying to find a coupon (very unlike me and very un-Ozbargain-ish but I was knackered after flying Hong Kong to Singapore - missing our connection to Perth, then getting routed Singapore-Bali-Perth instead, all jammed into the back of a Jetstar A320 like sardines and losing the seat we would have had in row 4 to get stuck in row 23!).
        Anyways, this time we were in a Corolla. It was again a nice car but a little small for all the baggage we now had. The driver was a very nice Persian man and he offered us gum and water. This ride cost about $26 and we waited about 10 minutes again.
        All in all my experience with Uber has been nothing but very positive and I would use them again without hesitation.

  • reecho on 11/05/2015 - 01:09

    The first Perth UberX driver has been taken to court…

    http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/perth-uber-drivers-court-c…

    And yes vehicle comprehensive insurance is an issue with UberX.

    No insurance company will cover you as the service is illegal. I'm not aware of Uber's third party coverage being tested here so I can't comment.

    You will get a lot of info from them verbally, but not in writing. There is a reason for that……

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