don't forget 6140xxxxx for multiple free $40 rides ends this sunday :)
not sure if these codes are valid with the new ubertaxi in sydney, where as usual, there's 0% credit card surcharge (also no $2 booking fee atm)
alternatively, or when WinterIsComing expires, sign up with TECHdotMN, which apparently gives 25% off your first five rides
Referee and referrer get 50% off first/next 2 Uber Reserve Rides.
For a limited time, 50% off 5 rides for referee, 50% off 1 ride for referrer. $15 discount cap per ride.
assume you can't delete your existing account and re-create it. i could make multiple emails up but it saves in your CC details and cannot be removed.
Nice find! my little lady has a fancy party coming up - has anybody used this service before?
yes i've been using it a bit this month with the entertainment codes - free limo is cheaper than public transport :)
I will be 5-10 mins ride only if you get the limo for FREE (Under $40)
more like 15min to travel 7-8km :)
perfect for the trip to the airport tomorrow
WinterIsComing
expiry date 07/28/13 06:59:59 AM PDT
Word of Warning:
I just checked my new account details and notice it defualts to a "Taxi Gratuity" of 20%, meaning you would pay a 20% tip to your driver on top of the fare amount!
You can change it to a lesser amount including zero.
Bit of a scam if you ask me. Reminds me of those added insurance boxes with the airlines that you need to untick to not buy.
this only applies to taxi fares which they have just recently introduced. this doesn't apply to private transfer.
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yes definitely change it - 20% is unnecessary for taxis here :)
Could not find these settings in my profile…
Where is it?
not in settings but billing
I feel dumb.. Cant seem to work it out. If I wanted a ride from the Tullamarine airport to Melb CBD how much would that cost?
-$40 = $40 :)
Thanks guys
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Hey OP as you have stated above "alternatively, or when WinterIsComing expires, sign up with TECHdotMN, which apparently gives 25% off your first five rides"
Could you just add that under the "promotions" section of the dashboard?
If the winteriscoming code is a one time use only code per account, I assume it will expire after your first trip so adding the techdotmn code would apply for every trip after that? Is that correct?
no - both codes are for new sign-ups only
How do multiple passengers affect the price?
uber charges per vehicle, not per passenger, with cars seating at least four people
I signed up with 'WinterIsComing', but there is no indication of me having a $40 credit at all. How do I know if it's credited to me when I do use it next week?
Log into your account, go to Promotions
WinterIsComing is NOT working in Sydney. I found out the hard way. After taking a journey, and being charged the full amount, I queried and was advised it only relates to a specific event in Melbourne and can be used between 22 and 28 July.
:(
as per http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/108326#comment-1470101 it's meant to be valid anytime until end 28th july
thanks guys, wont use it!
i should not have tried uber before reading your post! i ended up paying in full too! no response from uber support.
very disappointed. will close the account soon.
I too had to find out the hard way! In correspondence with UBER to try and get a credit. The only reason I used UBER was to trial them out. The destination was only a 10 minute walk down the road.
Can anything be done about this?
perhaps let them know that when you signed up, it was valid anytime until end 28th july, and you weren't made aware of it being changed?
I was planning to use this code in 3 days time? Is it worth the risk?
no, WinterIsComing now only valid 22-28 july :(
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/108326#comment-1487745
Cheers Tonester. I might try one of the other codes. Really keen to try this service out at a cheaper rate before paying full price
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Works up until 29/7