Popular ride-sharing service Uber has begun operating in the Northern Territory.
Uber joins competitor Hi Oscar which launched in February, bringing the number of ride-sharing drivers to almost 250, Infrastructure Minister Eva Lawler says.
"The Territory Labor government made an election promise to bring ride-sharing here... today marks the delivery of the second ride-sharing company to the NT," Ms Lawler said.
Legislative changes last year including a reduction in annual taxi licence fees and a $1 levy on all commercial trips paved the way for ride-sharing in the Territory.
The Uber app will go live at 3pm on Thursday and Ms Lawler is expected to be the Territory's inaugural passenger.
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"It is also great news for people living and visiting the Top End to have more options for getting around the city safely," the minister said.
