Town that won’t let the ’80s die
AMID the relentless, internet-driven march of the Netflix-Domino’s-Uber juggernauts, there is one place left that won’t let go.
Travel
‘Greyball’: Uber’s secret weapon
UBER has admitted it used a secret software program to steer drivers away from trouble, including sting operations by local authorities.
Be careful what you say in an Uber
WATCH what you do or say the next time you jump into an Uber. Your back seat phone calls, make-out sessions or drunken arguments could be recorded.
Dashcam footage shows Uber driver’s rage
THE boss of Uber is worth more than $8 billion, but that didn’t stop one of his drivers unleashing on him, inside his car, as dashcam video shows.
Uber’s sexism crisis deepens
A TOP engineering executive at ride-sharing giant Uber, has been booted after allegations of sexual harassment at his previous job.
Ridiculous Uber trip costs passenger $752
A SHOCKED Uber passenger has shared the details of his ride from hell. He was taken on a five-hour, 420km round trip after falling asleep in the car.
Airfare wars hits Flight Centre profits
TICKET sales were up but heavy discounting took a toll on the flight booking company which has suffered a 36 per cent fall in half-year net profit.
Airfare turbulence hits Qantas profits
SIX months into the financial year, Qantas has posted a half-billion dollar profit. The 25 per cent fall has been driven by an international airfare war.
Qantas profit dives 25 per cent
QANTAS has suffered a 25 per cent drop in first-half net profit to $515 million, hurt largely by $137 million of staff lay-off and restructuring costs.
Airbnb growing at hotels’ expense
THE strong growth of Airbnb is threatening the profitability of more traditional accommodation.
Uber is about to get more expensive
DO YOU drive an Uber? We’ve got some very bad news for you. And for customers, rides are about to get more expensive.
Traffic chaos as taxis blockade bridge
TAXIShave begun blockading the Bolte Bridge, bringing peak hour traffic to a standstill in Melbourne.
Airbnb landlord hit with record fine
AMSTERDAM has slapped a record fine of $417,000 on a landlord and agency which broke council rules in renting out 11 apartments via Airbnb.
‘Uber is dead’: Business plummets
DRIVERS on the ride sharing giant Uber have taken a huge hit to their earnings as protesters delete the app in droves.
MP’s awkward elocution lesson for LA
AFTER a flawless speech, the last thing LA Mayor Eric Garcetti was expecting from his Aussie guests was an elocution lesson. But he got one anyway.
Qantas ‘shed’ will bring in big bucks
QANTAS has launched the largest maintenance facility for A380 aircraft at Los Angeles airport, set to earn the airline millions in repair fees.
Hotel to pay $300k for sex attack
A NATIONAL hotel chain has been ordered to pay $313,000 for a “serious and shocking” sexual assault of a 21-year-old worker.
‘People have really bad character’
THIS is why we can’t have nice things. Uber-style bike-sharing services have been touted as the next big thing — but this photo shows the reality.
The social media posts that sold Oz
GEORGE the adorable baby wombat has proven even more effective than a bare-chested Chris Hemsworth in selling Australia to the world on social media.
Women sue Uber over nightmare rides
TWO women are suing Uber, claiming their drivers terrorised them — and that the company tried to cover it up.
This list will get you banned from Uber
UBER is cracking down on naughty behaviour. For the first time, the company has released a list of no-nos that’ll get you banned.
Time when cabs cheaper than Uber
UBER’S always cheaper right? Not necessarily and new research has revealed when you might want to get a taxi to save some cash.
Former employee: ‘Uber is spying on you’
A FORMER forensic investigator for Uber claims people’s personal information is not safe despite assurances people are protected from spying.
Cheaper flights could be on the way
FLIGHT Centre’s High Court smackdown could mean cheaper flights after the travel agency — Australia’s largest — was caught blocking discount fares.
Power fault leaves train passengers in dark
MELBOURNE commuters were stuck in the dark in the City Loop tunnel for almost an hour this morning after a power fault halted trains.
Great Aussie tradition dying out?
THERE’S a new taxi service in town, and it’s killed off the part of catching a cab that’s so frustrating – yet often entertaining.
Banks forced to hand over Uber users’ details
BANKS will be forced to hand over details about Uber drivers under a tax office crackdown targeting an industry worth $500 million a year.
Freak lightning strike derails trams
A DECISION will be made this morning on when Gold Coast trams will resume, after a “world first” lightning event knocked out light rail services.
Don’t get too used to cheap Uber fares
UBER has taken the world by storm with its aggressively cheaper fares. But one expert has warned it’s all a mirage.
Uber’s $1 million plan to get you drunk
THEY may have whacked a delivery fee onto UberEats, but the ride sharing giant is making up for it with the ultimate splurge.
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