We’re excited to now offer people in Bunbury, Busselton and Dunsborough a safe and affordable way to get around with the launch of the Uber app.

From 2pm today, locals and visitors to Bunbury and Busselton will be able to request a ride at the touch of a button on their smartphone.

Via the Uber app, they’ll be linked to dozens of local driver-partners who are 100% compliant with Western Australian regulations for ridesharing. To get on the road, driver-partners require their driver and vehicle accreditations, which are issued by the Western Australian Department of Transport.

More ways to get around these towns in the south west

In Perth, there are more than 520,000 people who regularly use the Uber app as a safe and reliable way to get around the local area at the push of a button. We’re excited that now we can offer that same choice to both locals and tourists in the South West.

While Bunbury and Busselton are great places to live, it isn’t always easy to get around without driving. Our launch is set to take pressure off local public transport and give residents an affordable alternative to get from A to B.

It will mean more transport options on weekends, during peak tourist seasons and during major events, when it’s historically been hardest to get a safe and affordable ride home after a few drinks.

This is particularly important as we try to encourage locals to ‘ditch the keys’ when enjoying a night out, to make our roads safer.

A new way to make money for locals

Uber wouldn’t be Uber without our driver-partners, so today’s launch is also a win for those keen to make extra money on their own schedule.

With Uber, driver-partners have complete flexibility to drive as and when it suits them — and we see driver-partners fit Uber around their studies, other work and family responsibilities.

We anticipate the opportunity to earn some extra money driving, especially around busy weekend and events, will appeal to those living in Bunbury and Busselton.

If you or a friend is interested in a flexible way to earn money, you can register your interest here.

Get $20 off your first ride!

Celebrating cities is what we do best, by helping people get around them at the touch of a button.

We’re offering $20 off the first ride to new riders who sign up to Uber with the code BUNBURY20, BUSSELTON20 or DUNS20 (new users only, not valid on Uber Eats. Valid in West Australia and expires 31/10/2018).