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FREE $40 off First Uber Ride - New Users Only [Melbourne Only?]

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FREE $40 off First Uber Ride - New Users Only [Melbourne Only?]
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tonester on 02/10/2015 - 20:18 get.uber.com (920 clicks)
Last edited 04/10/2015 - 13:58
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update: whilst there is no geographical restriction given for the promo code, it might be for melbourne only

please advise in comments below of expiry date and any geographical restriction:
login via web (not app) > payment > promotions

note that this promo code cannot be combined with a referral link but cashback might be available

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Referrer gets $300-$500 once referee completes at least 30-40 deliveries.
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$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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  • tyler.durden on 02/10/2015 - 21:35
    +4

    Thanks for the blog diaryofanuberdriver.com

    Very entertaining…

  • markkthen on 02/10/2015 - 21:36

    Thanks OP.

  • amuthan on 02/10/2015 - 23:45

    Guys, Where do I enter the verification code to confirm my phone number?

    • tonester on 02/10/2015 - 23:49

      in the app when requested :)

  • Tnetennba on 03/10/2015 - 08:10
    +1

    Literally shaking my head at the comments on that Choice article. It's like the taxi drivers come out by the dozen to complain wherever uber is mentioned in any positive light at all. Compete or kaput, I say!

    • Bluewhisky on 03/10/2015 - 20:54

      I'm all for uber, but the compete or kaput argument is flawed. Taxi drivers have had to fork out hundreds of thousands of dollars to obtain a license so as to meet government regulations - now, anyone with a car can do the very same thing. They have a very legitimate claim me thinks.

      • Tnetennba on 03/10/2015 - 22:33
        +2

        Yes, however in a regulated environment, such as what the ACT is doing, taxi license fees are significantly reduced, Uber cannot pick up people in taxi zones (like airports), loading zones, and some other restrictions. They're also removing a lot of the smaller requirements for taxi drivers, like required uniforms, restrictive training requirements, etc, and are adding requirements for uber drivers to do training courses (I believe the same as taxi driver safety training).

        So in the end, taxis can still do a bit more (like pick up fares in taxi ranks, and customers who don't use uber for whatever reason) in a regulated environment. I agree that it's harder on taxis but their way of protesting is not working. It's 2015, the current taxi model has been around for decades and is simply not good enough for what consumers expect.

        Should we keep subsidising an obviously obsolete industry? Or blindly ban anything other than a standard taxi just because the government has created artificially high plate costs for taxis? Not in my opinion. It's like subsidising horse breeders because the automobile was invented.

        Source for most of that info.

  • flagger on 03/10/2015 - 08:25

    Can you get picked up from Sydney Domestic airport by setting the pickup point outside the airport then telling the driver to come to the Qantas or Virgin/Jetstar terminal?

    • Ridiculous Panda on 03/10/2015 - 10:47
      +2

      You can't set the pin at the airport for a reason. Uber drivers are not supposed to pick up there (but uber never carries actual training and educate the drivers). what you suggested might work with a new driver but if caught, the driver will be issued a big fine by the airport staff.

  • Gomo on 03/10/2015 - 09:29

    Brisbane is having issues with the rider app this morning, but it seems fixed now :)

  • paloverde88 on 03/10/2015 - 09:46

    Shame ACT is the only state that uber customers are legally allowed to ride in an uber vehicle.

  • betheball on 03/10/2015 - 10:18

    Can you use your referral link and $40 code?

  • Hirolol on 03/10/2015 - 10:53

    Can i use this code if i have never used uber but i have been signed up to the app for a long time?

    • anna10 on 03/10/2015 - 12:12

      I inadvertently signed up as a driver. So, signing up for this I used my other gmail account.

      It wants my cc details is it safe?

      • littlecreatures87 on 03/10/2015 - 12:14
        +1

        cc details not safe with a company that does over a million rides a day? and you work for them?

      • Hirolol on 03/10/2015 - 12:16

        You can trust uber with your credit card details.
        Although i have mine setup with paypal

        • anna10 on 03/10/2015 - 12:16

          OK good thinking.

    • Hirolol on 03/10/2015 - 12:17

      To answer my own question above.
      I have had uber for over a year but have never used it.
      I just typed in the promocode and now have $40 credit.
      Thanks OP!!!

      • tonester on 03/10/2015 - 13:20

        welcome :)

        btw if you login via the web, what are the promo terms eg. expiry date and any geographical restriction?

        • Hirolol on 03/10/2015 - 15:32

          How do i log in through the website via mobile device?

          Edit: so i just found a way into my account via mobile device.
          It only says
          Active:
          $40 off! Love from Shelby!

          Maybe it will show different via actual desktop.

        • tonester on 03/10/2015 - 15:57

          @Hirolol: thanks :)

  • anna10 on 03/10/2015 - 12:16

    I dont work for them, where does it say that?

  • DEvok on 03/10/2015 - 14:44

    Here we go again, prob only works in Perth.

  • Lovemybargains on 03/10/2015 - 17:53

    I got code not valid. Number of registrations exhausted

    • tonester on 03/10/2015 - 18:18

      still works - at least via app :)

  • giventofly on 03/10/2015 - 20:15
    +1

    Thanks, Op. Used this to get home for free from the MCG. GO HAWKS!

  • Imbrog on 04/10/2015 - 10:55

    I can confirm that this works for Melbourne only, was told by an Uber rep. Tried using it in Sydney, didn't end up applying at the end.

    • tonester on 04/10/2015 - 13:54

      as there there's no geographical restriction given for the promo code

      $40 off! Love from Shelby!

      did you ask for a refund?

      • Imbrog on 04/10/2015 - 14:07

        Like the other poster in there I got $10 off, but I'm raising a fuss.

        • Imbrog on 06/10/2015 - 17:27

          Update on this, they honoured the original voucher.

        • tonester on 07/10/2015 - 13:49

          @Imbrog:

          glad to hear :)

        • siege on 27/10/2015 - 17:03

          @Imbrog: I'm busy fighting with them to get them to honour it for a Sydney trip. How did you manage it? Thanks for any help

          EDIT: For those in the same position as me: The original contact will say that their computer system can't issue refunds. After 2 days of emails I requested the matter be passed up the line to a manager who had the authorisation to issue refunds and I had the promo code honoured within the hour.

        • Imbrog on 27/10/2015 - 17:39
          +1

          @siege: Uber support representative kept lying to me about the conditions of their codes (not just this one, I said which code I would've used if I'd known that this code didn't work in Sydney), so after refuting their claims a different representative messaged me a day later and gave me the refund.

  • chengjianer on 05/10/2015 - 02:46

    Entered the code under "Promotions" tab in Sydney, showed "Promotion has a redemption limit and too many users have entered the code"

    • nuenle on 05/10/2015 - 12:56

      Same but in Melbourne, looks like the deal is done.

  • vishmanj on 05/10/2015 - 16:32

    Too many users, limit reached. Tried both via app and website. :(

  • Entertainment on 08/10/2015 - 13:24

    Just checked my account, been charged $32 still. No number to call and get money back. Not happy with UBER

    • tonester on 09/10/2015 - 20:03

      sorry to hear but you can email them :)

  • Entertainment on 11/10/2015 - 15:19

    UBER respone via email:
    "Thanks for following this up. There are several issues here. Firstly, you have relied on a promotional code advertised by an unaffiliated third-party; in this case OzBargain.

    As a result, and because it did not come from an authorised and verified Uber source, I cannot honour the $40 promo code.

    Secondly, it appears that there is a region restriction on the code - as it is set to Melbourne.

    I am deeply sorry I cannot assist you on this, but I would advise you to only trust verified Uber sources."

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