Ride share

eMoped: Australia's first scooter sharing app

By Matt Campbell · 30 Jan 2020

Always wondered what it's like to ride an electric moped? Better book a trip to Brisbane and scratch that curious itch.

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The car interior of the future is weird

By Matt Campbell · 06 Dec 2019

If you plan to use a car-sharing service, you might wonder who has sat in the seat before you. Innovation in automotive interiors could make it a cleaner space for all users.

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Five-star cars required for new Uber drivers

By Tung Nguyen · 01 Oct 2019

Uber has announced that all new drivers from today will require a full five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) vehicle, while existing drivers will have two years to move to the new standard.As for vehicles that have yet to be tested by

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Uber-ANCAP partnership improves rider safety

By Justin Hilliard · 04 Apr 2019

Uber Australia has announced that all new vehicles signed up to its ride-share service from October this year will need to have a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) – or equivalent.

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BMW and Mercedes join forces to take on Uber

By Andrew Chesterton · 25 Feb 2019

BMW and Mercedes have announced a new $1.5b joint venture that will see two of the world's oldest car makers take on companies like Uber in the "urban mobility" segment.

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World's first driverless taxi to launch next month

By Andrew Chesterton · 15 Nov 2018

The world's first paid driverless taxis will be prowling the streets as early as December, with Google's Waymo arm to launch autonomous cabs as soon as December.

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The pros and cons of being a one-car family

By Vani Naidoo · 26 Mar 2018

Australia is a country that embraces car ownership. It's a rite of passage, and the notion of getting from A to B is often not the primary reason for the purchase of a motor vehicle.

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Uber vs Taxi

By Stephen Corby · 31 Oct 2017

Yes, it’s human nature to look at the past through heavily rose-tinted glasses, but the slowly dying taxi industry doesn’t exactly lend itself to fond memories.

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Hyundai i30: Would a diesel be suitable for Uber use?

By Graham Smith · 14 Sep 2017

I have just read Tim Robson's review of the new i30. I already own one 3 years old, but I need to replace an older Mazda 3, and was wondering what your opinion is of the new i30 diesel version. I drive Uber 3\4 days a week, so the diesel appears an option, although friends more knowledgeable than I am are saying diesel is not great within the city. Despite loving the current i30 for Uber because it's so nippy around the city, the boot space is limited with airport drop offs and pickup. Some suggestions would be appreciated. I am also looking at Mazda3.

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Uber grounds self-driving fleet due to crash

By Justin Hilliard · 27 Mar 2017

Uber has put a stop to all of its driverless car testing in the United States following an incident in Tempe, Arizona yesterday.

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