Uber wants you to tip drivers
IN A bid to soothe disgruntled drivers, Uber is introducing a thoroughly un-Australian feature to its app. But will you use it?
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Uber driver could be serial rapist: police
QUEENSLAND police fear an Uber driver remanded in custody over the alleged triple rape of a young passenger last week could be a serial offender.
Flight incidents’ disturbing coincidence
TODAY’S AirAsia incident is just the latest in a long line of mishaps to hit aircraft heading towards Malaysia. Is there a problem or are they just plain unlucky?
‘We’ve taken 8000 people to North Korea’
THE travel company that brought Otto Warmbier to North Korea has defended its safety record amid claims it has a boozy culture.
Uber boss quits amid ‘toxic culture’
UBER chief executive Travis Kalanick has resigned, after the ride-sharing giant was hit with a sexual harassment scandal.
Uber boss out over ‘toxic’ culture
UBER’S chief executive steps down following reports of sexual harassment and bullying at the Silicon Valley firm, becoming one of more than 20 asked to leave.
Uber in crisis amid ‘unrelenting chaos’
UBER’S CEO will step down indefinitely as a damning review exposes the company’s toxic culture, amid a sex scandal.
Uber exec sacked over rape probe
UBER has fired one of its leading executives amid controversy over his actions during a rape investigation of a company employee.
Uber sacks 20 for harassment
UBER has fired more than 20 employees after a law firm investigated complaints of sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination and other violations.
How $6 million can disappear
LEO Mauro worked for nearly 60 years to build up his business and life savings, only to have it wiped out with a flick of the pen.
‘Gender pay gap’ discount a success
A TRAVEL company which offers female customers a 16 per cent “gender pay gap” discount says only “men’s rights activists” have complained.
Would you pay $26,000 for a family trip?
THIS Australian family did not hold back with splashing out on a private tour guide, professional photographer and more to have the trip of their lives.
Uber ‘Ponzi scheme’ will collapse
UBER has been described as a “Ponzi scheme” that has a “99 per cent chance” of collapsing within a decade by one veteran investor.
NBN staff living the high life
NBN too slow for Skype? Even its own staff think so. The staggering airfare bill for public servants working on the NBN has been revealed.
Debbie blamed for Virgin’s results
CYCLONE Debbie has struck again — with Virgin Australia slumping to a big third-quarter loss. But there were other factors to blame.
US chases Australia for $9 billion
AUSTRALIANS fork out $9 billion each year when they travel to America. But with a slumping dollar, there is a plan to lure us back.
Qantas sued over in-flight meal
QANTAS is being sued by a man who claims he almost ate a hypodermic needle found in his in-flight meal — but the airline is questioning how it got there.
Police charge Qantas ‘pie thrower’
A DEVOUT Christian who smashed a pie into Qantas chief Alan Joyce’s face to protest gay marriage has been charged by Australian police.
Qantas soaring towards $1.4b profit
QANTAS CEO Alan Joyce is preparing to show his critics last year’s record profit was no fluke — flagging another billion dollar gain for 2017.
Jetstar hits back at ‘worst airline’ claim
LOW-cost carrier Jetstar has hit back at claims it is the worst airline in the world, saying the research by consumer watchdog Choice has no credibility.
‘We don’t want cowboys in our market’
THE rise of unlicensed ‘experience providers’ is providing unwelcome competition for tour operators — and some say they could damage Australia’s brand reputation.
Dreamworld boss Deborah Thomas quits
AFTER two years running a theme park marred by tragedy, Ardent Leisure chief executive Deborah Thomas is stepping aside.
Flight attendant ‘hit woman with stroller’
VIDEO has captured a fight between an American Airlines flight and passengers, less than two weeks after the United Airlines debacle.
Australia’s huge passport cost gouge
SUCCESSIVE Federal governments keep jacking up the cost of the Australian passport — so much so that it now rates as one of the world’s most expensive.
Airbnb guest surprised by SWAT team
THIS Airbnb guest was getting cosy in his five-star, short-term rental apartment when some unexpected, heavily armed guests showed up.
World’s biggest hotel chain is born
THE $17 billion merger of some of the best-known names in travel has created the largest hotel chain the world has ever seen.
Is this the worst train driver ever?
AND you thought Melbourne was bad. This train driver left more than 100 passengers stranded mid-route when he left his post for a bizarre reason.
Uber asks for government cash
UBER has taken the opportunity to make the case for a government subsidy during hearings at a Victorian parliamentary inquiry into ride-sharing.
Famous people who became Uber drivers
YOU never know who you’ll see behind the wheel of an Uber. Meet the TV, radio and sporting stars who moonlight as drivers for the ride sharing giant.
Famous people who became Uber drivers
YOU never know who you’ll see behind the wheel of an Uber. Meet the TV, radio and sporting stars who moonlight as drivers for the ride sharing giant.
Question taxi drivers should never ask
WHEN a taxi driver asks this question, we all get the same sinking feeling. It’s the feeling that says we’re about to get utterly screwed.
Goodbye sky-high credit card fees
TODAY marks the start of a ban on excessive credit card surcharges, and the consumer watchdog wants people to speak up if they think they’re still getting slugged.
Aussie’s insane work schedule
FIFTY long-haul trips in a year and days that started at 8am and finish at 1am. But it took one really crazy trip to give this businessman a reality check.
Flight Centre is taking over the world
FASTEN your seat belts. Flight Centre is heading for global domination, expanding its online presence and opening flagship stores.
Qantas completes stunning turnaround
BET you wish you worked for Qantas today. The airline just reported soaring profits – and 25,000 of its employees will be thousands of dollars richer.
Qantas rewrites aviation history
QANTAS has posted the best result of its 95-year history and is celebrating with rewards for employees, shareholders and flyers (particularly those who like cricket).
Uber users to be slugged $2 levy each trip
EVERY taxi or Uber car ride in Victoria will soon include a $2 levy per trip to help fund the biggest industry shake-ups in decades.
Uber’s new bid to change our travel
FIRST it changed the way we get from A to B. Now online travel business Uber wants to change who you ride with along the way.
Uber gets green light in Queensland
THE Queensland government will spend $100 million to legally usher in ride-sharing services like Uber, including a “hardship fund” for taxi drivers.
Virgin Australia’s massive loss
VIRGIN Australia has posted a full year net loss of $224.7 million, but says the costs will be outweighed by “significant, ongoing future savings”.
Richard Branson gets his space license
RICHARD Branson is one step closer to lift-off after Virgin Galactic secured its space travel license.
Virgin Australia posts $225 million loss
AUSTRALIA’S second biggest airline is bleeding cash as it struggles to turn its fortunes around, posting a $225 million annual loss statement.
Election wait puts holidays on hold
THE long election campaign followed by a drawn out vote count has left Australian hoteliers counting the cost of the political paralysis.
Uber to be legal in most of Australia
ANOTHER one bites the dust. Uber is about to be legalised in state or territory number five, as ride sharing keeps growing.
Our worst-performing airlines named
THE annual report card into the aviation industry is out, revealing the airlines that received the most complaints from customers in 2015. So who is bottom of the list?
China to control a third of Virgin Australia
CHINA will control at least a third of Virgin Australia as a result of Air New Zealand’s move to sell most of its shares to a Chinese company.
Uber driver’s shock rant
WE’RE not sure how this Uber driver didn’t realise he was crossing the line. His taped rant has gone viral on social media. WARNING: STRONG LANGUAGE
The ultimate travel smartcard hack?
HE’S managed to travel more than 1500km for less than $20 due to a travel smartcard loophole but you won’t be able to enjoy the perk for long.
Virgin Galactic: $250k ticket to oblivion?
A PILOT was killed a disastrous test flight crash, but rich wannabe astronauts are still lining up for a spot on Branson’s new space ship.
Credit-card gouge put to an end
THE cost of airfares is set to fall after the Reserve Bank of Australia limited the booking fees and other surcharges companies can slug consumers when using credit cards.
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