Uber
Adrian Torrens had been threatening to kill his ex: Hours later, he would instead kill a complete stranger
Many who live on the Central Coast say one simple, affordable thing could have protected Audrey Griffin.
- Jordan Baker and Riley Walter
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- Gig economy
The major shake-up coming for how Uber drivers are paid
New laws would give gig-economy workers in the transport industry the power to argue for minimum pay and conditions such as penalty rates.
- Michael McGowan
- Opinion
- Driverless cars
I can’t wait for driverless taxis to arrive in Australia
They’re becoming more commonplace in the US, and I can’t wait to hail my first driverless cab.
- Gary Nunn
Broncos’ Ezra Mam charged over drug test result after Uber crash
Mam was driving a Ford Ranger when it and an Uber carrying a mother and her four-year-old daughter collided in Brisbane last month.
- Cloe Read
- Opinion
- Taxis
I’m over taxis. With service like this, is it any surprise Uber has taken over?
Taxis, I used to love you, but I’ve had it. I deserve better. I’m using a ride-sharing service from now on.
- Carolyn Webb
Uber shuts out hybrids in favour of pure EVs to chase green goals
Uber will offer an electric-only option in Australia, locking hybrids out of its green ride option, as it targets full electrification by 2040.
- Adam Carey
Treasury and Chalmers each doing their jobs
Surely it is better that the Treasurer makes decisions based on rigorous analysis by a qualified public service rather than setting policy on the advice or wants of interest groups? Why can’t there be a sensible debate about negative gearing before the media insists on statements ruling “in” or “out” a policy before the analysis is even completed?
- Opinion
- Taxis
In the taxi v Uber war, I choose taxis ... until I choose an Uber, of course
As a customer, your foe is not one or the other, it’s anti-competitive behaviour that results in monopoly power.
- Malcolm Knox
Property investors are hardly hard done by
I cannot feel sorry for Chirayu Shah and his poor, hard-done-by sons. He and others like him who are rich enough to put their spare cash into investment properties have been enjoying massive tax concessions for years.
Passengers are flocking to Ubers at Sydney airport. Taxis will miss out on millions
Uber’s new rank and hail zone prompted a one-day strike by Sydney’s cab drivers. Now, NSW’s taxi boss warns the scheme will cost drivers a 20 per cent loss in fares.
- Daniel Lo Surdo
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