How your commute will change
IT’S all change for public transport in 2016 with night trams and new train links. But ongoing construction will be the biggest hassle.
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WA govt won’t regulate Uber price hikes
THE West Australian government will not stop ride sharing services such as Uber from charging “surge pricing”, the transport minister says.
‘I had no idea it would cost that much’
THIS Australian suffered through a different kind of New Year’s hangover yesterday after copping a whopping Uber bill for a 30-minute trip.
Witness tells of bloody ship horror
A WITNESS to a cruise ship death that has been likened to scenes from The Shining has revealed grisly new details.
Taxi boss slams Uber ‘price gouging’
THE head of Australia’s taxi industry has slammed Uber’s “exploitative” surge pricing and claims it will encourage drunks to jump behind the wheel.
Blood pours from ship’s elevator
HORRIFIC images have emerged from a cruise ship, with distraught passengers filming blood pouring out of a lift. WARNING: Graphic.
No women in front seat: Muslim cabbie
HE ARGUED that it was part of his religion, but a judge disagreed and slapped him with a $486 fine.
Most to pay less as Opal slashes fares
FARES on NSW trains, buses and ferries could be cut by up to 50 per cent — and people who catch different types of transport will be big winners.
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.
Uber driver pepper sprays attacker
AN UBER driver fought off a drunken attacker with a blast of pepper spray to the face in a shocking incident captured on the car’s dash camera.
Is profitable Qantas’ fare hike fair?
QANTAS’ extraordinary financial turnaround was applauded but how will flyers react to fare hikes by an airline that just made a whopping profit?
‘It wouldn’t happen with Steve’
HUMANS and animals are both being mistreated at the strife-torn Australia Zoo, according to former staff members.
TripAdvisor rocked by bribery claims
MILLIONS of travellers rely on its reviews, but TripAdvisor has been rocked by allegations of bribery and sneaky tactics by a serviced apartment chain.
Can Uber and Airbnb save humanity?
RACIST cabbies and feral backpackers could be a thing of the past thanks to the one thing that makes the sharing economy so radical. But can it be trusted?
Tensions rise: Uber takes a big swipe
THE boss of Uber Australia has taken aim at one of our state governments amid rising tensions with the local taxi industry.
More bad news for taxi industry
THE taxi industry says it is “flabbergasted” at a decision by the competition watchdog blocking it from taking on the “illegal” Uber.
Uber hit with lawsuit over sex attacks
UBER could be forced to overhaul safety measures if the ridesharing company’s latest courtroom drama does not go its way.
These are our worst roads
THESE are the roads motorists would rather forget, clogged by congestion, poor surfaces and downright danger. Here are the worst places to drive.
Australia’s great public transport fail?
IT’S popping up all over Australia, but this form of transport is still controversial. Will it actually help with congestion, or just add to the rush hour crush?
Why this deal makes us big winners
IT IS the historic deal that promises “enormous benefits” for all Australians. Here’s why we were big winners from the trade talks.
‘Slap him like I did to the pr*ck on Warner St’
A WAR of words has erupted between the taxi industry and ride-sharing app Uber following reports of escalated violence against Uber drivers.
Airline bosses made to run for their lives
AIRLINE workers angry at planned job cuts have stormed a board meeting and torn the shirts off executives as they tried to flee.
Uber warns of targeted ‘assaults’
A SERIES of violent incidents involving Uber is the latest front in the company’s dramatic battle with the taxi industry.
When do Qantas fares get cheaper?
LAST year, Qantas was begging the government for assistance. This year, they’re making a killing. So what happened, and when will cheaper fares start?
Uber Back is the ultimate cheap ride
IF YOU’RE looking for a cheaper ride, Collective Noun have a hilarious solution: Uber Back. It’s way more intimate than getting in a stranger’s car.
Refugee isle may actually happen
IT’S so crazy it might just work. The billionaire offering to buy an island for refugees is in talks with two owners and has met the UN.
Bank trick: holiday with your mortgage?
LUXURIOUS holiday destinations including Paris and New York are the latest bait being used by banks to lure in new mortgage customers.
Fresh confession embarrasses Tony Abbott
TONY Abbott spent all of last week denying them, but last night, a bureaucrat blew the lid on some explosive allegations.
New threat to taxi giant
IT’S the industry giant that has a stranglehold on the way we pay for taxis. But a rival is out to challenge the company’s dominance.
Airbnb nightmare: Strangers in the bed
ONE unlucky man had a real-life Goldilocks moment when he came home to find two strangers sleeping in his bedroom — saying they rented it through Airbnb.
Uber ‘let sex offenders drive teens’
UBER’S background checks missed 25 people with serious criminal histories, allowing a murderer and sex offenders to drive for the firm, a lawsuit alleges.
$1.6 billion turnaround for Qantas
THE Flying Kangaroo is reporting ‘robust’ profits from all its divisions, with CEO Alan Joyce set to share the spoils of the airline’s $975 million profit with staff.
What you’ll pay Sydney Airport to fly
SYDNEY Airport has long been criticised for its high charges — so do Qantas customers have anything to fear from its new multi-million dollar deal?
The $535 million Qantas deal
QANTAS has done a deal with Sydney Airport and banked $535 million in cash. It is also in talks with Melbourne and Perth airports.
Packer to draw $10m Crown salary
CASINO mogul James Packer is set to draw a $10 million salary from Crown Resorts after stepping down as chairman.
How Uber is really impacting taxis
IT WAS meant to spell the end of the taxi industry, but Uber’s arrival has had a counterintuitive effect for some cab drivers.
Is Tigerair getting better?
BUDGET airline Tigerair was snapped up by Virgin Australia for $1 in October last year — and now the airline is making a comeback.
Expect to pay more for your next Uber
RIDE-SHARING service Uber has been stung by the tax man and it’s passing the cost on to consumers. Here’s how much more you’ll pay for your next trip.
Tigerair to replace Virgin on three routes
VIRGIN Australia is trying to turn around its international arm by calling in low cost carrier Tigerair to take over a number of Bali services.
The hidden getaway for celebrities
IF YOU’RE looking for the perfect getaway, look no further than New Zealand’s best luxury lodge. Who are you to argue with Sir Ian McKellen?
Will Uber’s sneaky trick fool you?
UBER claims this feature is sometimes unavoidable, but others are crying foul, saying the ride-sharing app is intentionally misleading users.
Flight Centre wins price-fixing battle
FLIGHT Centre has won its long running battle against the consumer watchdog after successfully overturning a price fixing judgment made against it.
Taxis don’t want you to see this
THE taxi industry claims Uber is unsafe, but a new report has revealed just how much Aussies are losing out by restricting its rise.
Millionaire refuses to pay for ‘love child’
THE wealthy heir of a real estate company can afford half a dozen hotels — but he’s cheap with his own four-year-old love child, according to the mother.
Airbnb expands its travel options
AIRBNB is taking its business travel program global, allowing employees and companies around the world to rent your home or apartment.
Uber ‘here to stay’ amid $7.3m fine
AN INFLUENTIAL Australian has backed Uber, saying it was “here to stay’’ — on the same day the ride sharing service was fined $7.3 million in its home state.
Qantas gives staff a gigantic gift
FOLLOWING a dramatic turnaround in the airline’s fortunes, Qantas has decided to give its workers a nice present.
Uber is haemorrhaging cash
UBER’S race to expand is coming at a high cost for the ride-share upstart. And its facing some stiff competition from a powerful, cashed-up rival.
Young Aussies splash cash on travel
HOLIDAYS are replacing houses as the savings target of choice for younger Australians as life experiences trump bricks and mortar as their life goals.
What goes on behind the scenes at Qantas?
CHANNEL Nine will turn its cameras on the nation’s most iconic airline in a new doco series that will feature big-name cameos like Miranda Kerr.
Why you can’t get a taxi tonight
EVER wondered why you can’t get a cab in the city? Chances are, while you’re waiting at the taxi rank, the drivers are waiting for something else.
Trams only useful for ‘hipsters’
A LEADING pollie has dismissed trams as “stupid”, “about as clever as a monorail” and only useful if you want to win “retro style points” from hipsters.
Will foreign airlines invade Outback?
AIR travellers in Northern Australia could soon be paying cheaper fares on foreign planes under a plan to lift restrictions on overseas airlines.
The influential customers Uber is winning
UBER use among these influential consumers is soaring, growing threefold in a year. And it’s not the tech-savvy young crowd. Taxis should be very scared.
Taxis fight back against UberX
THE taxi industry has come out swinging against ride-sharing services, saying UberX is a “cheap imitation” of taxis.
This service could kill the taxi
IT’S cheaper, friendlier, cleaner and more efficient than getting a taxi, and Aussies are flocking to it. So why is it being blocked by the law?
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