Weekly Update
Make Your Voice Count
The impact Uber is having on Brisbane has been getting more and more attention in recent weeks. We are extremely proud of the progress we are making and the positive impact we’re having on our communities, but more and more need to hear your stories!
Please show your positive support on social media by sharing stories of why you drive with Uber using #whyidrive
Week 3 of the Rampage!
We are now in to week 3 of Riverfire Rampage! It’s just a little over a week to go until what may shape up to be the biggest single weekend of the year with the Broncos massive game on the Friday and Riverfire on the Saturday!
Plenty of partners went above and beyond their trip targets. No stress if you didn’t, there’s still 2 weekends left to get on the roads and beat your targets! Every extra trip gets you closer to a bonus prize!
Invite a Friend – Make $400
- Tell friends to sign up to drive using your referral code
- After they do 20 trips, you will get $400
- Don’t stop now! Collect as many $400 referral incentives as you can – this offer ends 11th October 2015!
INVITING FRIENDS IS REALLY EASY
Do you Have a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle?
Uber Queensland is looking for driver-partners who own a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle. If you own or know someone who owns a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, please complete this form here.
Weekly Five Star Partner Tip
“Never discuss ratings with the rider. Would you feel comfortable tipping a waiter that asks for a tip?” – Peter (4.89)
Share your 5 star partner tip here. Be creative! The more variety, the better.
News in the World of Uber
Users In Queensland, Australia Bombard Govt With Support On Eve Of Demerit Bill.
The Brisbane Times reports that Uber users in Queensland, Australia have “bombarded the government and opposition with support for the service” as legislators introduce a bill that “could spell the end of the ride-sharing service” in the state, noting that “Katter Party MPs Rob Katter and Shane Knuth plan on introducing a bill this week” that would dock Uber driver partners “demerit points if caught driving passengers using the service..”
New Australian PM Supports Sharing Economy.
Mashable notes, in a profile of Australia’s new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, that the “centre-right leaning, filthy rich” politician “has long been a supporter of disruption in every market, such as the sharing economy.
ACT Govt Minister Warns Taxi Industry It Can’t Stop Uber.
The Brisbane Times reports that the Australian Capital Territory Chief Minister Andrew Barr has warned the taxi industry that “it cannot stop Uber’s arrival” as cabbies threaten to strike Wednesday in protest of the ride-share company, saying that “The bottom line in all of this is that the government will not be able to arrest our way out of Uber’s entry into the market” and that the government has undertaken a “reform package to include a number of market regulations for Uber.”
Need help?
Send us an email: partners.brisbane@uber.com Visit us at the Uber Partner Centre:
Unit 7, 441 Nudgee Road, Hendra. Check the schedule here for staffed hours.