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Helping to build the future of Uber

Whether you’re getting people to the places they need to be or helping them get home safely, as a driver-partner, you help keep your communities moving. And you know the day-to-day of driving on the Uber app better than anyone.

Launched in 2021, together with RPS Group, the Advisory Forums allow members of the driver-partner community to give feedback and share ideas how we can make Uber the best platform to earn with in Australia.

In 2025–2026, there will again be four forums over two years. Advisors will have an opportunity to give feedback, share their ideas for solutions and advocate for the interests of their fellow driver-partners. Advisors help shape the topics discussed, to make sure we’re focusing on the things that matter most to you.

What happened in the last Advisory Forum?

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    Meet your advisors for 2025–2026

    Advisors have been selected by RPS Group from over 2100+ submissions to represent the diverse voices of the driver-partners driving with the Uber app.

    *Quotes from the advisors have been edited for brevity and clarity.

    • Michael, Ballarat

      'After over five years driving with Uber and considering my perspective as an older driver, I believe I have a lot to offer.'

    • Dogan, Gold Coast

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      'I applied to be an advisor because I wanted to share my experience and help make things better for drivers.'

    • Lynca, Brisbane

      ‘I applied to be an Uber Advisor so I can express myself – what we go through as driver-partners and want to take this opportunity to be heard.’

    • Terry, Wollongong

    • Ashwin, Sydney

      ‘I applied to be an advisor to understand the how Uber works for driver-partners and riders.’

    • Alexandra, Melbourne

      'One of my main goals to be part of the Advisory Forum is Women Representation as Uber drivers and safety. There is a low number of women driver-partners in Australia. Woman riders prefer to have women driver-partners because we all deserve to feel safe and well presented in all areas of our lives.'

    • Saye, Melbourne

      'I applied to be an Uber advisor so that I as an driver-partner myself, who has been driving Uber for almost ten years, can help advocate on behalf of all Australian Uber driver-partners.'

    • Zeeshan, Perth

      'The reason why I applied to be an advisor because I want to share the real problems that driver-partners encounter while driving with Uber. By bringing these challenges to light, I hope Uber can take steps to improve the platform and make it better for all drivers.'

    • Ruth, Sydney

      'I have been driving for Uber for a long time and I also wanted to be heard on some of the things that I think Uber should know.'

    • Santhana, Adelaide

      'I applied to be an advisor to share my experience and issues to make Uber driving a joy and fun working option. Uber has an excellent platform.'

    • Qasim, Canberra

      'I’m excited to be part of the Advisory Forums and contribute to the growth of the driver-partner community. I applied to become an advisor because I want to help shape the future of the platform, offer valuable insights from a driver-partner perspective, and collaborate with others to make Uber a better experience for everyone in Australia.'

    • Terrence, Launceston

      '’ve become an advisor to hopefully help improve Uber driver-partner experiences in their every day activities.

      If I can make a positive difference and be a support in some way to all driver-partners not just in my region but across Australia, then it’s been worth it.'

    • Bibek, Darwin

      I applied to become an advisor because I'm passionate about representing the interests of driver-partners and making sure our feedback leads to positive changes. Also I wanted to hear the issues other driver-partners were facing and suggestions to fix those issues in different cities in Australia.

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    Contribute to the conversation

    Answer the Have Your Say Survey

    As someone who drives with the Uber app, you have unique experiences and insights which can help shape the future of driving with Uber.

    Before each forum, we invite driver partners to share their feedback on the topics chosen by Advisors through the 'Have Your Say' survey. Advisors have access to all the comments to help them best represent you and others at the forum.

    You will be notified via email or your in-app inbox when the survey opens.

    Book time with Advisors through 'Open Hours'

    Before the start of the second, third and fourth forum, Advisors (together with RPS Group) host 'Open Hours' sessions.

    These are short feedback sessions with driver partners like you to help them understand the challenges you face and advocate for solutions.

    Slots are subject to limited availability so book your session early if you’d like to participate. RPS Group will send you instructions and reminders in the lead up to each booking.

    You will be notified when bookings open.

    Frequently asked questions

    • Applications to be an advisor for 2025–2026 are now closed. You will receive an email and in-app message when applications open for the next Advisory Forum.

    • Twice a year over two years, Advisors attend the Advisory Forums (facilitated by RPS Group) to meet with Uber representatives to give feedback and share their ideas and solutions.

      RPS Group will ask Advisors to complete light preparation work and engage with other driver partners in the Open Hours* programme ahead of each forum.

      Advisors will be given updates on improvements and innovations made as a result of their feedback.

      *Open Hours occur a couple of weeks before the second, third and fourth Forums.

    • It is important that you have a sufficient level of familiarity with the Uber platform in order to participate in the Advisory Forums.

      To be eligible, you must meet the following base criteria at the point of selection:

      • Have completed at least 750 trips with the Uber app
      • Have completed a trip in the last 45 days

      If you meet the above criteria (as well as other criteria aimed at ensuring inclusivity and diversity), your expression of interest will go into the pool for selection. An independent third party agency, RPS Group will select the final group of Advisors.

    • Yes! Before each forum, we invite driver partners to answer the Have Your Say survey. Advisors will have access to all the comments you submit to help them best represent you and others at the forums.

      For the second, third and fourth forums, Advisors will host 'Open Hours' sessions over phone call or Zoom. Driver partners interested in engaging with Advisors can book to participate in these sessions.

      Invitations to provide feedback in the Have Your Say survey and Open Hours sessions will be sent to your email and Uber inbox.

    • Advisors will meet with driver-partners over Zoom or phone call to discuss issues related to the selected topic. Open Hours sessions will be solutions-focused, allowing driver-partners to voice their key concerns and provide specific suggestions for improvement.

    • Advisors will receive payment in the form of a gift card or otherwise from RPS Group as a thank you for their time and effort in preparing for and participating in the forums and other advisory activities.

    The Uber Advisory Forums are facilitated by RPS Group.