UberX offering free rides from today

Ride-sharing service UberX will offer passengers in Adelaide free rides until further notice after launching in South Australia.

An Uber driver

An Uber driver Source: SBS

Ride-sharing service UberX has launched in Adelaide and is offering passengers free rides.

The company previously threatened to abandon plans to bring UberX to SA because it would cost too much and take too long to get drivers onto the road.

It's now offering free rides from Friday until further notice.
"In a city suffering from one of the highest rates of unemployment in the country, we believe ride-sharing will make Adelaide more livable, economically vibrant and a better connected place to be," Uber spokesman Tom White said.

Transport Minister Stephen Mullighan said ride-sharing was welcome in the state and it was good for competition and consumers.

What is UberX?

UberX is one of the services offered by Uber, which is a budget option. It connects registered drivers who use their own, everyday cars to provide lifts for customers. It is generally cheaper than a taxi.



Share
1 min read

Published

By Mosiqi Acharya
Source: AAP

Share this with family and friends


Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Hindi-speaking Australians.
Ease into the English language and Australian culture. We make learning English convenient, fun and practical.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS Hindi News

SBS Hindi News

Watch it onDemand
UberX offering free rides from today | SBS Hindi