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easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 15:32 uber.com (1381 clicks)
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ABL1314

Über have increased the referral credit from $10 to $20 (Still active)

The service is very similar to GoCatch Taxi Service (a deal was posted last week for them )

  • Get your first FREE $20 credit of any ride (UberTaxi, UberBlack or UberLux) by signing up via a referral link from the Uber Referral wiki : https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/uber_private_driver_20_ref…

  • Get your 2nd FREE $20 Credit off your first UberBlack or UberLux ride (not valid with UberTaxi) [thanks to tonester] by clicking on the promotions tab and entering the promo code ABL1314. The $40 credit can be combined together for a UberBlack or UberLux ride

Make sure you change TAXI gratuity to 0% as it is set as default to 20% of metered fare

The cheapest service is their UberTaxi Service which is at standard taxi meter rates plus a $2 fee. No credit card surcharge.

When you book using the Android or iTunes App, it will give you an estimate of the fare. More details about fares in Sydney here: https://www.uber.com/cities/sydney#cities

Referral Links

Drivers Only: random (70)

Referrer gets $300-$500 once referee completes at least 30-40 deliveries.
Referees may be eligible for special offers based on the number of trips or deliveries they made after signing up through an invitation.

Riders Only (Uber Pool): random (63)

$8 off 2 Uber Pool rides for the referrer and referee. Referee must not have taken an Uber Pool ride before. Open referral link from a mobile device.

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  • Merlict on 07/01/2014 - 15:34

    ..But what -is- it? Some sort of crowd sourced chauffeur service?

    • marcusv on 07/01/2014 - 15:54
      +4

      In a way it is, it is the chauffeur cars that mostly do airport transfers and when they are between jobs they pick up the odd fare via uber. The app shows the nearest vehicle which you can then book. Prices are similar to a taxi (maybe a bit more) but obviously much nicer vehicles such as HOLDEN CAPRICE, CHRYSLER 300C BMW 7-SERIES, Mercedes etc.

      Base fare is $6.50, BELOW 18 KM/H $0.75 PER MINUTE, ABOVE 18 KM/H $2.50 PER KILOMETER, MIN FARE $15.00
      CANCELLATION FEE $10.00. There is surge pricing during peak times such as Friday afternoons.

      You set up a credit card in your account so when you arrive you can just get out without having to worry about paying. A tax invoice is emailed to you.

    • jong on 07/01/2014 - 16:05

      I's a "request tool, not a transportation carrier" to quote their terms of service.

      It's like calling a taxi, except where taxis are expensive because of all the police checks, driving tests, vehicle safety checks etc they have to go through; Uber apparently let anybody pick up fares. Like Crazy Taxi, or Grand Theft Auto.

      They do claim their drivers meet "local regulations", but I'm not sure there are any regulations anywhere that use the words "Uber driver" - they're too new.

      • marcusv on 07/01/2014 - 16:09
        +3

        I think you will find that the uber vehicles used are far safer and well presented and the drivers are much more polite and fresher smelling than any licenced taxi that has been through all the checks.

      • nikey2k27 on 07/01/2014 - 18:01

        personal town cars service have been oversea for years went live in new york we town car company that u would just call and they will come pick u up. cheep safe can cleaner then taxi in new york.

        • Jackson on 07/01/2014 - 23:46
          -1

          As a seasoned traveller, if it has to do with getting somewhere in good tI've while paying the appropriate fare, the first rule is to "take the meter"

          Getting in any car with no meter is a risk I am not willing to take. They aren't all bad, but by ditching the regulations that are there to protect you and the driver you are putting yourself out there. When the car take you somewhere you don't want to go, or charges you an excessive fee, you aren't going to care if you are in a luxury car. If the driver turns out to be a tosser, eg threaten you etc, you may not see a license number or car number to report them.

          Also keep in mind any taxi asking you to not take the meter would be just ripping themselves off, and who is going to do that? Definitely not someone in business, and it's the driver who will know what a good deal for him is a lot better than you will

          On top of that, why wait for a town car 3 suburbs away when a cab is around the corner?

        • mycosys on 09/01/2014 - 20:41

          The metering is done by the app, the driver has no say in it

        • Jackson on 11/01/2014 - 06:16

          My statement was meant to be more of a response etc the previous poster about his experience in NY. However it still stands that the app is never going to give you as good a deal as a taxi meter, as evidenced by the people who are working out their fares in comparison to taxis,.

      • Merlict on 07/01/2014 - 18:37
        +1

        Like Crazy Taxi
        You say that like it's a bad thing!

        Thanks for the explanation Marcus, website was a bit vague

      • mycosys on 09/01/2014 - 20:20

        That is a pack of lies jong.
        They either use licensed hire cars or taxis if you order a taxi - it is illegal for anyone else to accept fares for transport. That would be the local regulations, among a number of conditions the must comply with to do so.
        Why would you make up something like that? Are you a competitor?

    • mycosys on 09/01/2014 - 20:25

      Thank you to the person who joined using my referral - it is the first time (despite being in the 1st few on the wiki) and I am extremely grateful - my carer/fiancee and I will love it on our next holiday, they carry our bags - it makes it so much easier and less painful.

      I cannot say thank you enough for using my referral, whatever kind soul it was, thank you so very much.

      Thank you so very very very very much
      bless you

  • BuyoTheCat on 07/01/2014 - 15:59

    I am still not sure how this works.

    But the flat rate fee from Tullamarine Airport to Melboune CBD is $80, about $30 more than a normal taxi
    being a OZBer, I take the skybus
    From Tullamarine to South East Suburb is $95 which can be same as normal taxi depending on how south east it is.

    • chewkl on 07/01/2014 - 16:50
      +14

      A true OZber would have taken the 901.

      • regenade on 07/01/2014 - 17:43

        I find 100000000s of people in SE surburbs not knowing about 901 !!!
        They come to city via Train and take SkyBus , last I have seen someone from Frankston where 901 originates :D

      • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 17:47
        +3

        A true OZber would have taken the 901

        I beg to differ. A true ozbargainer rides in style for FREE

      • BuyoTheCat on 08/01/2014 - 11:35

        I live near southern cross station.

        The 901 route looks like scenic tour of Victoria, going through farmland before hitting the airport

    • tonester on 07/01/2014 - 20:36

      From Tullamarine to South East Suburb is $95 which can be same as normal taxi depending on how south east it is.

      fyi uber's southeast flat rate zone boundaries are glenhuntly rd in the south and burke rd in the east :)

  • huntress_love on 07/01/2014 - 16:03

    If you want to share the love on referrals here's the referral page in wiki:
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/uber_private_driver_20_ref…

    • tonester on 07/01/2014 - 16:27

      thanks but was/is mentioned in deal description :)

    • Shwayne on 07/01/2014 - 16:27

      Pick me, pick me! :D

  • mily on 07/01/2014 - 16:13

    Applied the ABL1314, showing:

    ABL1314 ABL Fan! ($20 off your first ride with Uber) 10/ 2/13 09:49:45 PM PDT 10/ 2/14 09:49:46 PM PDT

    Balance has no change, so not sure if $20 will be deducted first on the first ride.

    • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 16:16

      Does it have a city restriction . If it does should show next to credit in promotions section . Could u post a screen shot

      • tonester on 07/01/2014 - 16:16

        mel+syd only :)

      • mily on 07/01/2014 - 16:23

        Here it is, only showing in promotion tab, not in the dashboard.

        Screenshot

        • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 16:41

          Yep should be fine. No geographic restriction . If it had a restriction it would say in the table where promotions are listed

    • tonester on 07/01/2014 - 16:18
      +1

      ride vouchers are deducted before (referral) credits :)

      • mily on 07/01/2014 - 16:24

        If so then I reckon $40 credit should be far more than enough for a ride from Wollicreek to Int'l Airport.

  • shopaholic32 on 07/01/2014 - 16:26

    Another great post thanks OP.

    • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 16:30
      +1

      Always happy to share great freebies with my fellow ozbargainers

  • aussiedogga on 07/01/2014 - 16:33

    oops - ignore me

  • simprosimple on 07/01/2014 - 16:47
    +1

    BEWARE your preferred TAXI Gratuity is automatically setup as 20% of metered fare, and will be applied to any future TAXI trips..

    You can change it to 0% on payment page

  • SteveBuscemi on 07/01/2014 - 17:08

    Love Uber. Costs about the same as a Silver Service Taxi, but way nicer (Although I have to admit being disappointed when I get a Caprice instead of a BMW). My favourite driver offers free water and cashews which is nice.

    • sukwing on 07/01/2014 - 17:20

      you should ask the driver what his normal fixed rate is, you never know it might be cheaper then the uber meter, but only thing i see that might increase the over all price is the standard surcharge card fee of 10% used by most taxis and hire cars

      • tonester on 07/01/2014 - 20:53

        you should ask the driver what his normal fixed rate is, you never know it might be cheaper then the uber meter

        yes, for limos/uberblack, i've found non-uber fares can be lower than paying via uber :)

    • tonester on 07/01/2014 - 20:39

      Love Uber. Costs about the same as a Silver Service Taxi

      depends if you pay a booking fee or credit card surcharge with a taxi - taxi tariffs are lower than uberblack :)

    • Jackson on 07/01/2014 - 23:54
      +1

      A silver service taxi costs the same as any other taxi

  • gsrt22 on 07/01/2014 - 17:21
    +2

    Today I tried the Gocatch Taxi 20$ credit I had from last deal. First I was rejected by one of the drivers (Directly asking for cash). The second driver picked me up but was very annoying and insisting me on paying cash and not by app credit. saying they dont pay him ( I think they pay them by points) but he was not happy.

    • sukwing on 07/01/2014 - 17:23
      +7

      i know with uber they take 20% of the meter fare from the driver, maybe the same thing happens with go catch, which probably makes them unhappy, but why accept the job in the first place if that's the attitude of the driver lol

      • gsrt22 on 07/01/2014 - 20:17

        I was charged $14 for the ride, and I could see in his phone that he would be paid $8.30.

        • Shwayne on 07/01/2014 - 21:35

          That's a solid 40% fee. :\

  • nafe on 07/01/2014 - 17:52

    Friend of mine got charged $436 on New Years Day (early morning) to go from Neutral Bay to Bellevue Hill by Uber. She was tld in an email that it would be "very expensive" but that's just a ridiculous charge. Then they have the nerve to email after and ask for referrals LOL. The driver wouldnt tell her how much it was going to cost, just ignored her til the destination. Wouldn't touch them with a barge pole.

    • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 17:54
      +2

      That's why you book via the app to see the approximate charge. And then confirm with the driver the charge that was quoted by the app.

      • nafe on 07/01/2014 - 18:00

        App or not, it's a blatant ripoff. They said minimum charge was $90, and then the driver wouldn't say how much the trip would cost.

        • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 18:04

          which service did they use, the have UberTaxi, UberBlack and UberLux

          The app usually gives you a range of the fare that you will be charged for example $15 - $25.

        • Jackson on 07/01/2014 - 23:59
          +1

          Who cares, at 436 for what is a 30 trip in a taxi max it would have to be a helicopter to make it worth it.

    • parcus on 07/01/2014 - 18:36

      They used surge pricing on NYE/NYD to cater for the demand. Up to 8x the normal rate, so $436 sounds about right for that route. They'll tell you exactly how much before you book - I was quoted 6.5x the normal rate at around 2:30am. There are other ways to get around if it sounds like a ripoff.

      • cloudy on 07/01/2014 - 19:22

        SO are you saying they tell you the the approx amount before u travel?

        It sounds kinda shady from Nafes story. I'm a bit wary of using it, even thou I just signed up.

        Is there any indication of the "surge" pricing u referred to?

        • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 19:29
          +1

          They Sent out a mass email about the surge pricing

          here is the email that was sent on the end of december 2013

          New Year's Eve is upon us and we want to give you some quick pro tips for getting around with Uber. This New Year's Eve we'll have a record number of cars on the road ready to get you where you want to go. But, that doesn’t change one simple fact: on NYE, everyone wants to move around the city at exactly the same time!
          We use surge pricing to help solve this problem. Higher prices bring more cars onto the system when you need them most, and prices return to normal as soon as there are enough open cars. When drivers are paid more to log on to Uber, they complete more trips on Uber.
          But you can avoid the peaks of surge pricing with good timing on when you travel. Check out our smart tips below, and don't forget you'll always know the price before you request.

          SO HOW DOES SURGE PRICING WORK?

          With surge pricing Uber rates increase to get more cars on the road and ensure reliability during the busiest times. When enough cars are on the road, prices go back down to normal levels. Important details:

          • You'll always be clearly notified if surge pricing is in effect.
          • Here are a few remarks from Uber's CEO, Travis, on what to expect from surge on New Year's Eve.
          • The surge confirmation screen for Black and LUX requests requires you to type in the multiplier to ensure you know what to expect.
          • Booking fees for taxis will surge too. You may pay up to $25 to secure a taxi ride between midnight and 4am. Higher booking fees mean taxi drivers are more likely to accept your request.

          NO SURPRISES
          Use the Fare Quote option in the Uber app to estimate your fare before you make your request. If surge pricing is in effect, your fare quote will always take the current rates into account.

        • nafe on 07/01/2014 - 20:02

          So they didnt actually say what the pricing would be, just that it would be more. Sounds dodgey to me. The driver refused to give any details of the rate or cost until the journey was over. again, dodgey practice. They may be fine for normal trips, but this sort of nonsense means I wouldn't touch them at all.

        • heatseeker424 on 07/01/2014 - 23:35

          Just get out of the car?

        • Jackson on 08/01/2014 - 00:06

          New term: I've just been "surged"

      • alizzan on 07/01/2014 - 19:32

        You could probably pay someone half that amount to be a driver for a night. But not surprised they charge that much. Hotels/houses do it for big events (see the prices for accommodation near Albert Park during the GP), so makes sense from a business point of view. I'm sure someone pays that much.

  • ezza on 07/01/2014 - 17:55
    +5

    Not crash hot on providing credit card details just to sign up :-/

  • ccrap on 07/01/2014 - 18:12

    thanks EC!

    I used a referral link from the wiki page, and entered the ABL1314 promo code which said successfully applied- however when I go to the payment section in the app it says Credit Balance: $20.

    Did I mess something up or is it meant to be this way and the referral credit isn't listed as proper 'credit'?

  • alwaysis on 07/01/2014 - 18:37

    Hi would this work for the Gold Coast?

    • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 18:45

      Currently service in Melb and Syd.

      Probably they will expand to more cities in the future.

      • alwaysis on 07/01/2014 - 18:47

        Thanks

      • Jackson on 08/01/2014 - 00:09

        Don't count on it any time soon…

  • Hotpotcorn on 07/01/2014 - 19:12

    hi eastern!
    i applied the referral coupon and the ABL1314 and i go into payments tab it only shows $20.???

    • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 19:16

      go into promotions tab and you will see the other $20.

      Dont worry, both will be applied when you take your ride.

      The $20 in promotions tab gets used first, and then the other $20 gets used after if required for the same ride, otherwise anything left can be used for another ride

      • shortgum on 08/01/2014 - 05:41

        can we go with Uber Black (one ride) and get a ride together with $20 + $20 = $40 in one go?

  • Blugok on 07/01/2014 - 19:33

    How do we book for pick up at the airport?
    I thought people need to queue and get random cab at the airport.
    Is there a special taxi rank?

    • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 19:39

      use the iphone or android app.

      enter your pickup address (or use GPS location) and then enter destination. It will then give you a fare estimate and pickup time estimate. They then send an sms for approx pickup time.

  • junel on 07/01/2014 - 19:34
    +1

    Thanks a lot, EC~~~ :D
    Wish I have another $20 referal for tonester…

    • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 19:40

      Your welcome. Thank you too :)

    • tonester on 07/01/2014 - 21:54

      no worries - enjoy :)

  • oswade on 07/01/2014 - 19:50

    Thanks for the top deal! Just 2 questions:

    1. Is the $1 taken out of my debit card on signup a temporary authorisation charge?

    2. Can someone try "BEMERRY" on signup? (source: http://michaeljsonntag.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/uber-holi…). This may be a U.S. or USD only code - not sure if it'll work in aus (but it's potential $50 so worth a try i guess)

    • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 19:55

      I think it's a USA geographic code for a specific state

  • bruc3 on 07/01/2014 - 20:02
    +1

    Just in time, I was about to take a regular taxi this Friday to go to an important event, but now I can go in class with Uber. Thanks for posting!!

    • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 20:29

      but now I can go in class with Uber.

      nice. your welcome

  • ycon on 07/01/2014 - 20:45
    -1

    I can only see $20 credit on my account. Followed it exactly… Any ideas?

  • tonester on 07/01/2014 - 21:11

    please note:

    Get your 2nd FREE $20 Credit (thanks to tonester) by clicking on the promotions tab and entering the promo code ABL1314

    The cheapest service is their UberTaxi Service which is at standard taxi meter rates plus a $2 fee.

    $40 credit would be enough for 4 free short trips

    as per https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/129704#comment-1786866, ABL1314 is not credit but a voucher for $20 off your 1st uberblack/uberlux ride only

    it is not valid for ubertaxi nor any ride after your 1st

    • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 21:19

      According to this screenshot posted by mily, it doesn't specify what service its valid for nor geo-location .They usually specify any conditions the voucher has.

      This is a screen shot with a code that has geographical restrictions
      http://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/46868/20427/uberla2.jpg

      • tonester on 07/01/2014 - 21:48

        vouchers are never valid for ubertaxi afaik :(

        • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 21:54

          fair enough, ill call and ask tomorrow if i find a number for them

        • powergirl on 08/01/2014 - 16:46

          Do you managed to contact them? Is the $20 voucher works for taxi? Thanks

      • neil on 07/01/2014 - 21:55

        FYI, the ABL is the Australian Baseball League. According to them this coupon is valid for Sydney & Melbourne for Uber Black. Funnily enough, I follow the ABL yet never heard of this promotion.

        • tonester on 07/01/2014 - 21:58

          just like most hawks fans/members probably haven't heard of https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/120614 :)

        • easternculture on 07/01/2014 - 22:03

          Im confused now from both your comments, neil & tonester.
          Should i update OP to reflect working on UberBlack only or UberBlack and UberLux

        • mily on 07/01/2014 - 23:59

          To be safe, you may like to leave UberBlack only in OP, and if you make a call to them tomorrow, hopefully you will get a firm answer from Uber re this question.

  • kungfupanda on 07/01/2014 - 22:10

    As a true OzBargain follower, I signed up first (ie. Buy first think later) then I checked whether it's worth to use the taxi for my next trip from home to the airport.

    Based on the app, the estimated fare was $71-$83 depending on traffic, weather, etc.
    However, if I use normal taxi, the fare is around $45-$47.

    So if I end up using $40 credit from this promotion, I would probably save around $3-$14 :-)

    ** Assuming there are Uber taxis in my area on the day **

    EDIT: just checked the comments above - I think the max credit I can use is $20, so in the end this uber taxi will cost more than my normal taxi fare :(

    Anyway, THANKS easternculture for the post!!

  • jes on 07/01/2014 - 23:37

    kungfupanda cant u take a $20 ride and then get out, then order another taxi?

    guys help me out i never used uber before. i just joined and got the $20 credit, hm.. what if the trip ends up $30, how do i pay the extra $10? Can i pay cash to the driver, or it comes out of the credit card i provided? What if i dont have enough credit limit on my credit card what happens then does the driver know it?

    or do i have to bring that same card on the taxi ride to swipe it?

    • neil on 07/01/2014 - 23:46

      They don't take cash. Your credit card is saved with Uber.

      It's also not for regular taxis, only Uber cars (their own fleet of cars).

  • [Deactivated] on 08/01/2014 - 00:00

    taking taxis is a mugs game. run by mobsters

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