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September 9, 2015

Weekly Update

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UBER GC Birthday!

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We are very excited to announce that uberX has been operating on the Gold Coast for 1 Year!
We could not have done it without you!

Please join us for a fun filled afternoon of food, bowls and of course, giveaways!

When: Saturday 12 September
from 12pm-2pm
Where: Southport Bowls ClubPlease let us know below if you plan to attend here.

Invite a Friend – You Get $250 – They Get $250

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We are putting some serious money on the table in the ramp up to what will be a super busy Summer!
  1. Tell friends to sign up to drive using your referral code
  2. After they do 20 trips, you will get $250 and they will get $250
  3. Don’t stop now! Collect as many $250 referral incentives as you can – this offer ends 11th October 2015!

INVITING FRIENDS IS REALLY EASY

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Weekly Five Star Partner Tip

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“Only call the rider if it’s necessary. Wait a little bit to see if you spot them first, otherwise it can feel pushy and impatient.– Dalvinder (4.77)

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


News in the World of Uber

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Opinion: Uber Illustrates Path To Successful Disruption.

In an article for Sydney Morning Herald, Dr. Ken Hudson, former marketing director at American Express, argues that “Uber is generally considered an illustrative case study in digital disruption,” explaining that the company’s success stems from more than “the digital component.” Hudson asserts that “disruption consists of 3 elements,” including “consumer frustration or insight,” a “leap of imagination,” and “a digital solution,” asserting that the company’s success illustrates that “disruption is less about a breakthrough digital solution but more a disruptive mindset.”

Pensioners could be uber drivers: older Australians and the shared economy.

The Australian Financial Review reports on recent studies understaken that suggest that modern technologies and developments with the sharing economy present significant opportunities for older Australians who are often overlooked in the workplace.

Uber argues against ‘one-size-fits-all’ regulatory scheme for taxis and ridesharing in WA.

The ABC reports on the submission made by Uber to the Western Australian government to contend that a “one-size-fits-all” regulatory system for taxis and ridesharing services is not the best way forward, .


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.


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