Found this deal via my inbox.
Passengers in the Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne CBDs will be able to hail a free ride in a 13cabs electric taxi on Tuesday November 26, between 8am and 6pm, with fares capped at $60.
It looks like you just have to look out for the green electric taxis tomorrow and hail the cabs and your ride will be free for up to $60.
Tell them to stop at $60.
and catch another free cab.
Catch the same cab . Technically a new fare when you exit car, close door, tell driver to hang on for a min, get back in car, and restart.
I'm guessing it's upto $60 value. So a 10 minute drive.
In Australia… "13cabs currently has 37 fully battery-powered EVs"
Could be a long wait for a free ride!
also the grid is going to melt down due to the heat
As if!
Not particularly hot day expected by BOM:
Brisbane 19-29C
Sydney 20-31C
Melbourne 17-26C
http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/heatwave.shtml
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-25/nsw-hot-weather-black…
although it seems like AEMO have downgraded the LOR3 as of 2:30 am
the grid is going to melt down due to the heat
That possible issue might affect only 1 of the 3 locations in this Deal. Not ALL locations!!
Deal has started. Currently feeling pretty cool in Brisbane @24C!
Issuing of the lack of reserve (LOR) notice is more to do with 4 coal fired generators out of service.
Likely other reserves have been sourced for them to lower the level of the notice.
Heat wave conditions are to extensive areas of NSW. Increasing demand. Was unaware of that.
Enjoy the predicted deluge from Thursday!
Likely not all will be available, or not for full 8am - 6pm.
And you need to physically find & hail them, although could also be on taxi ranks.
Have fun😲
Are these taxis white with the green “13cabs” word?
The description needs to be fixed.
Should be "up to a value of $60"
Cant wait for the heated negotiation/argument with a dodgy taxi driver. Pass.
Thought I’d give a taxi a go again after years of uber. Airport to home (25 min drive), he said $135 credit card, or $125 cash. Sorry? A $10 credit card surcharge? Back to uber I go….
And likely to have your credit card skimmed and funds spent in a Greenacre servo before you get home
This is a lottery with no ability to book.
No risk no reward
![[NSW, QLD, VIC] Free Electric Taxi Cab Rides in SYD, MEL, BNE CBDs (up to $60 Fare) on 26 November 2024 @ 13 CABS](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/12/879912.jpg?h=4916e6b3)
with fares capped at $60 (or) your ride will be free for up to $60 .. both are different isnt it?