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.
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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.
‘We’ll hire a hitman to kill you’
UNPAID work experience is one thing, but in this surprising country, ‘interns’ say they’re overworked, sexually assaulted and even threatened with murder.
Bizarre idea to solve commute congestion
THERE’S a crazy new idea to alleviate the dreaded peak hour congestion and get everyone a seat on the train and bus. All you have to do is play a game.
It’s official: Your free ride is over
THE free-travel perk so many Australian commuters have been using will soon be a thing of the past.
Did this Uber driver cross the line?
AN UBER driver threatened with expulsion from the ride sharing platform for “a disruptive incident” says they were just exercising their rights.
Virgin ups its economy game
THE class divide at altitude continues to fracture into ever-smaller segments, with Virgin Australia offering a new Economy Space Plus category on its 13-hour flight to LA.
Most annoying thing about taxis fixed?
CATCHING a cab may be about to get slightly less frustrating. The taxi industry desperately wants passengers to trust it again.
Free Opal trips to end under new plan
COMMUTERS can kiss goodbye to free travel after eight journeys in a week under a new plan that coulds see you pay a lot more to catch the bus and train.
Fresh Uber price war erupts with rival
UBER is no longer the cheapest way to catch a ride home, with a new rival undercutting the ridesharing giant.
Could new price hike finally kill off taxis?
TAXI drivers struggling to make a buck in a market dominated by Uber could begin charging a “max peak booking” charge on weekends and public holidays.
Restaurant sells $30,000 bottle of cognac
THE 400-year-old restaurant that claims to have debuted the fork and inspired Disney’s Ratatouille is auctioning a slice of culinary history.
Overseas luxury here at home
TRAVELLERS no longer have to head to Asia for five-star luxury under $200 a night. Two of the cheapest destinations in the world are right here in Australia.
Virgin joins Qantas in slashing seats
VIRGIN Australia will take the knife to seats on regional routes as it struggles to turn a profit in a “challenging operating environment”.
The jobs killer is coming
ONE of the most exciting tech advances on the horizon could have dire consequences for Australia, ripping communities apart.
Uber launches ‘the Katter option’
IF YOU log onto the Uber app in Queensland today, you’re in for a nasty surprise.
Icon is ‘ugly’ and full of ‘tossers’
IT ATTRACTS millions of tourists but our iconic beach has been slammed by a promiment radio host as needing a “hose down”.
Europcar fined for dodgy contracts
THINK hire car agreements are confusing and dodgy? You’re not the only one. Europcar has been ordered to cough up $100,000.
Big problems with ‘contactless’ cards
FRAUD, lost cards and something called “card clash”. These are just some of the concerns coming your way, commuters.
UberEats delivery put to the test
THE new UberEats app is live, offering restaurant fare delivered to your door. Here’s what happened when we tried it.
Looming election ends travel boom
THE tourism boom on the back of the weaker Australian dollar has been cut short by election jitters — leading Qantas to cut back on domestic capacity.
Qantas shares plunge over axed flights
QANTAS shares have taken a dramatic plunge after the airline axed its plans to add more flights in the face of weakened demand.
Applicants quizzed on sexual preferences
PEOPLE applying to be train drivers in Melbourne were hit with some very personal questions when they submitted their details online.
Uber to be legalised in South Australia
RIDE-sharing platform Uber is steam rolling ahead with its national legalisation agenda, with South Australia the next state flagging new laws.
Uber attacks ‘deplorable’ taxis
RULES for Uber differ in nearly every state but the ride-sharing service is continuing its battle in Victoria in the hope a ban will be lifted.
Packer steps down as Crown director
BILLIONAIRE casino mogul James Packer has stepped down as a director of Crown Resorts, effective immediately.
Tenant’s $420k Airbnb nightmare
THE woman who is renting this apartment is in big trouble with her landlord. Almost half a million bucks worth of trouble.
Queensland wants in on UberX
QUEENSLANDERS are urging their government to legalise the ride-sharing service UberX as WA looks set to become the third Australian jurisdiction to do so.
Uber fever sweeps the nation
ANOTHER one bites the dust. Australia’s states and territories are falling like dominoes as Uber’s legalisation agenda gathers steam.
Woman sues Airbnb over ‘hidden camera’
IT’S a short-stay renter’s worst nightmare. This woman claims she found a spycam after walking around an Airbnb flat naked.
Uber’s now legal, but with a catch
UBER officially became legal at midnight, but a $1 per-trip levy will be used to compensate rival taxi drivers.
Cabbie denies ride to digger’s helper dog
TWO war veterans were left stranded after a taxi driver refused to take their PTSD assistance dog in the cab, with the exchange caught on video.
Mother names her baby boy ‘Uber’
MEET baby Uber, the first known child to be named after the ride-sharing app after a dramatic birth en route to the hospital.
‘I felt something and started to choke’
A PASSENGER who says he choked on food in the Qantas lounge and was hospitalised says people who lose their luggage are treated better than he was.
Is this Australia’s filthiest hotel?
THAT awkward moment when you realise you’re lying on filth-stained bedsheets — and it gets worse.
Uber driver ‘punched me in face’
A 27-YEAR-OLD mum claims her first Uber journey ended with her getting punched in the face and called a “black b****”.
First Uber, is Airbnb next?
THEY’VE seen the taxi industry buckle under the pressure of its modern competitors, now hoteliers are worried about their own future.
‘Open heart surgery’ on our cities
MULTIPLE transport projects are kicking off across Australia. And if experience overseas is anything to go by, we’re headed for a world of pain.
Major win for Uber in taxi war
IN WHAT could be a huge win for the ride-sharing service, UberX may be on the verge of being legalised in NSW. But the Premier says it’s too early to make a call.
Virgin braces for Bali hit in results
MT Rinjani is still blowing its top near Bali and Australian airlines have finally resumed flights. But it won’t stop Virgin from taking a financial hit.
The problem with Sydney’s new stations
LOCATIONS for six brand new railway stations in Sydney have been announced. But some are so close it might be quicker to walk between them than catch the train.
Uber driver’s sad terror reaction
A MUSLIM Uber driver’s response to the Paris attacks has gone viral, and for good reason. Take a few moments to read it.
‘Taxis will be gone in two years’
THE disaster of the #YourTaxis social media campaign is only the beginning. One expert is predicting most taxis will be gone in two years.
Travel chaos as agent collapses
A POPULAR travel agency has gone under, with mystery surrounding the fate of $3 million worth of customers’ money used to buy non-existent tickets.
Uber’s weird time travel stunt
WE’D much prefer a DeLorean, but Uber has taken a different mode of time travel in its latest publicity stunt.
What happens if you die in an Airbnb?
THE tyre swing looked inviting in the ad, but an attempt to use it was fatal. The Airbnb death has raised questions over the responsibilities of the sharing economy.
#YourTaxis is social media fail of the year
“IT SMELLED like a wookiee’s armpit.” Stinky, abusive and unreliable taxi drivers sledged on Twitter as social media campaign descends into farce.
Taxi driver’s foul-mouthed Uber fail
A TAXI driver’s attempt to take on ride-sharing service UberX has backfired spectacularly after his tirade ended up online. WARNING: Strong language.
Taxi drivers ‘delivered cocaine to homes’
FOUR taxi drivers accused of running a cocaine delivery service have been arrested in dawn raids.
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