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August 18, 2015

What can you earn in a 40-hour week with Uber? Plus, $100 referrals

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What is a 40 hour week worth?

As earnings continue to rise each week as we get closer to Summer, we wanted to share some numbers on how much you can earn from working a minimum of 40 hours a week.

The figures below are based on Driver Partners who drive at least 40 hours last week.

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Cash in on Referrals!

Receive $100 for every friend you refer. They will also receive $100 once they complete 20 trips!

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Message your friends and contacts at the touch of a button to make EASY money.
This offer is valid until the end of August.


First in First Out Airport Queues

We’ve made some changes to airport pick ups to make them fair. We have had a number of questions about how this works, please refer to this link here, which explains everything you need to know!

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Remember: Once you’re in queue, you can wait somewhere comfortable!

Weekly Five Star Partner Tip

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“Always remember that there’s a high chance that your rider will be using Uber for the first time. Take advantage of the opportunity to make it a memorable experience that they keep coming back to. You can also subtly/politely pass on some tips on how they can be good riders i.e. requesting from suitable pick up locations– Bob (4.9)

Share your 5 star partner tip here. Be creative! The more variety, the better.


News in the World of Uber

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Report: Uber Can Help Solve Transport Crisis In Canberra.

The Brisbane Times reports that a “new report by policy think tank the Australia Institute” found that Canberra is “well suited to the introduction of ride-sharing businesses including Uber and Lyft” because it has a high dependency on cars, “stagnated public transport use,” and urban sprawl. Author Richard Denniss said that Uber has “a real potential to fill that niche and allow people to conveniently access cheap and rapid public transport” in Canberra.

Australian Politicians Use Uber In Sydney Despite Regulatory Status

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that several Australian politicians, including Labor’s transport spokeswoman Penny Sharpe, who use Uber’s services in Sydney, Australia, despite the service’s regulatory status. David Rohrsheim, general manager of Uber Australia and New Zealand, says the company is struggling to partner with drivers, hampering its growth, because the “government hasn’t endorsed Uber – yet.”

A Miami Dolphins player who makes $500,000 explains why he started driving an Uber

Business Insider reports in continuing coverage that Miami Dolphins defensive tackle A.J. Francis drives with Uber in the off-season to “supplement his income since he doesn’t get paid,” adding that he’s just “trying to make a dollar out of 15 cents.”


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