Here Comes the Weekend!
What’s on this weekend?
If you don’t mind the company of boot stomping country music folk, this weekend should be a busy one for you. Broadbeach will be busy all weekend as large numbers ascend on the three day country music festival.
New Guarantees!
We are so confident that the recent price reduction will increase earnings that we guaranteeing minimum average gross fares for a number of hours. We’ve got your back.
Take advantage of a large number of $30 guarantees during peak hours over the weekend!
Conditions: Accept 90% of all request and complete at least 1 trip per hour.
QLD ad campaign
Safety
In a first for all of Australia, we have launched a paid media campaign to spread the message across QLD that Uber is here to stay while clearing up a few misunderstandings.
We want to make sure everyone knows that our rigorous checks, innovative technology and complete accountability make every trip a safe and reliable ride.
Be sure to share this positive message with as many as you can!
Fare rounding turned off
Previously, all fares were rounded down in (i.e. $7.56 would be charged as $7).
Now, all fares will be charged at their full amount.
On average, this will increase each fare by $0.50.
Handy Tip to know
Did you know, if you have a fare over $100 it won’t appear on your trip history. Not to worry, we approve these Monday before payments are processed and it will be on your next weeks payment.
Weekly Five Star Partner Tip
“Make eye contact with the rider as soon as you meet them, make it warm and real. I usually can’t help a smile for them as well. As they enter your car, saying their name makes them comfortable and feel welcome to be with you.” – Jen (4.7)
Everyone loves the sound of their own name. Never forget, a smile always goes a long way!
Share your 5 star partner tip here. Be creative! The more variety, the better.
News in the World of Uber
ACT Minister Signals Taxi Deregulation, Uber Regulation.
The Brisbane Times reports that the Australian Capital Territory Chief Minister Andrew Barr is calling for “an increased level of regulation on Uber,” in combination with “a decrease in regulation in some sectors of the taxi industry” to “reach a range of minimum standards that the community would want and expect” to protect consumers.
NFL player from Miami Dolphins Linebacker Moonlights As Uber Driver.
The AP reports that Miami Dolphins defensive lineman A.J. Francis, who is “under contract to earn $US510,000 ($A662,000) this year,” also “moonlights as an Uber driver” in his 2014 Dodge Charger in Miami, Florida, claiming he is “not putting all [his] eggs in one basket” as he studies to earn his “master’s degree in international security and economic policy.” Francis, who “said the job suits him because he enjoys meeting people,” explained that Uber “thrives” everywhere it goes and noted that its “funny” that taxi drivers have been protected for so long “because in no other aspect of American culture are you allowed to stifle capitalism.”
An Uber Solution to Drink Driving?
The Margaret River Mail reports that Uber may be a “way to reduce drink driving in” Margaret River, Australia, according to Settlers Tavern owner Rob Gough, who said that “the high number of convictions” for drunk driving in the area could be the result of “tourists who were used to greater number of taxis in the region.”
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