Here comes the weekend!
What’s on this weekend?
Two big events this weekend with lots of rain forecasted will have crowds wanting to get off the street and into a dry Uber!
AUS VS. NZ ANZAC RUGBY LEAGUE TEST @ SUNCORP STADIUM
Friday 1 May
Rides to event: 6-7pm
Rides from event: 9:30 onwards
THE SCRIPT CONCERT @ BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
Saturday 2 May
Rides to event: 6-7pm
Rides from event: 10:30 onwards
MASSIVE DAY OF BOXING AND SPORTS @ PUBS AROUND BRISBANE
All day Sunday 3 May
Uber Partners love Rainy days!
Brisbane is set for a wet weekend. Riders want to get to their destination quickly, easily and without getting wet! Most Partners earn twice as much when it’s raining. This will be a great weekend for Uber Partners!
Highroller Secret #3
It’s all about being in the right spot!
Most rider requests are within 5km of the CBD
There are plenty of different areas to keep you busy
Not receiving many requests? Try a different area
Five Star Partner Tip
“Be aware of special days/ holidays and surprise your riders. i.e. carry a bowl of Easter eggs, sprigs of rosemary on Anzac Day and offer them to your riders!”
– Bob (4.89)
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News in the world of Uber
Uber Among Companies Helping Relief, Rescue Efforts In Nepal After Earthquake.
The Economic Times (IND) (27/4) reports that Uber “has joined in the relief operations” after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake devastated Nepal “by offering to make donations from its users reach the PM’s Relief Fund.” The company is collecting donations “across 11 Indian cities in an effort to help raise funds” and will “[match] every donation made through its promo code.”
Uber Driver Wows Passenger With Pavarotti Sing-Along.
The Empty Lighthouse Magazine (27/4) reports that an Uber driver was captured on video wowing a passenger by “singing a song by Luciano Pavarotti.” The video was originally shared on “the Jeff Sullivan YouTube page” as “Best Uber ride ever!!!!.”
Tech issue? We can 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.