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Driving at Launceston Airport (LST)

Airports can be complicated places, especially for drivers. But knowing the basics, and getting information in advance about your local airport, can help make sure you’re prepared for your first pickup or dropoff.

uberX waiting area

Make sure you’re waiting in the Uber waiting area located along the length of Hudson Fysh drive, this is just off Evandale road, opposite the airport.

Remember in order to receive pickup requests, you must be registered for, agree to, and have received confirmation of the Launceston Airport Agreed Method of Operation (Agreement) Otherwise, you cannot enter the holding bay.

IMPORTANT: The airport has informed us that driver-partners who have not received this confirmation from Uber will not be able to enter the holding bay. Partners will not receive trip requests at the airport without this confirmation.

Pickups at the airport

1. Head to the Uber holding bay

To place yourself in the airport queue, head to the Hudson Fysh drive just off Evandale road, opposite the airport.

2. Check your position

You will receive a realtime in-app indication of your place in the queue. Once you are at the front of the queue, you will receive the next available trip request.

3. Accept a trip request and head to the terminal

Drive out of the Uber holding bay towards the airport terminal, as indicated in your Uber driver app.

4. Locate your rider and exit the terminal

Once you’ve arrived at the designated pick up area, keep an eye out for your rider. Once they’re in your car, you can begin the trip just as you normally would.