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Free Uber Ride @ Newcastle NSW

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moo on 22/04/2015 - 21:21 blog.uber.com (122 clicks)
Last edited 22/04/2015 - 21:22

This has just been posted on the Uber blog:

Newcastle has been hit hard these past few days with public transport down and many people needing to get around town. Today, we’re proud to announce Uber is coming to Newcastle to help locals get around.
As of 10am Thursday, Uber users who need to travel can open the app and request an uberX ride to help them get around Newcastle this week – for free.

We will be guided by the recovery coordination team’s updates and heed all official advice about travel in the area from Police and Emergency Services.

How does it work?

Download Uber onto your iPhone, Android or Windows device, and create an account
Position the pin on the map at your current location to request a car and track its arrival in-app
Share your ETA to let the folks at home know when you’ll be arriving

The Finer Details:
Uber’s will be available to request and drop off within the CBD and surrounding areas.

During this time we ask that you only request an Uber if travel is essential, as there are many people needing to move around Newcastle.

Demand will be high and availability limited. If you can’t get a car right away please try again later.

We’re working hard at getting more cars onto the road, so thank you for your patience during this time.

It doesn't say when it expires though. Stay safe Newcastle ozbargainers! Hopefully a free ride here and there might be able to help out a little bit.

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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 (67)

$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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  • Sweet3st on 22/04/2015 - 21:23
    +1

    Please amend post title to 'Newcastle', before we all get excited!

    • moo on 22/04/2015 - 21:24
      +1

      Edited! Cheers.

      • Sweet3st on 22/04/2015 - 21:27
        +1

        Most people would assume the deal was available over all of NSW, not just Newcastle.

  • jv on 22/04/2015 - 21:42
    -4

    and request an uberX ride

    Aren't they the ones without proper insurance?

    "UberX is effectively banned in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia, and drivers caught accepting passengers risk fines of up to $1,700."

    http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-01-14/uberx-outsmarts-taxi-i…

  • hen dawg on 22/04/2015 - 22:24

    Good deal if they have enough cars, otherwise it's just empty PR.
    Moo: We appear to have the same thumbnail. I'll change mine as you've been around waaaay longer

    • moo on 22/04/2015 - 22:25
      +3

      Keep it the same! We need more pictures of Monkeys pointing and laughing at jv :)

  • dlakers3peat on 22/04/2015 - 23:23
    +2

    Isn't this illegal in NSW?

    • jv on 23/04/2015 - 09:49

      Yes

    • kronos319 on 23/04/2015 - 10:29
      -1

      It is still a bargain regardless

  • easternculture on 22/04/2015 - 23:50
    +1

    Dont forget to use promo code LIVINGSOCIAL15 on sign up for an extra $25 credit in your account to use at a later date

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