Uber Pets Australia

Uber australia and new zealand general manager dom taylor told news corp the surcharge was necessary as drivers should be rewarded and compensated for the extra effort that can go into transporting a non service animal.

Uber pets australia. The trial is available in sydney and brisbane and if it proves popular uber will look into rolling it out nationwide. You ll pay a small surcharge to ride. Uber pet a ride for all paws. Simply request the uber pet product to be matched with a driver who is eligible and willing to transport you and your furry family member.

Paul philadelphia phoenix and tampa bay will see the option in the uber app. This uber pet surcharge will also provide an additional earnings opportunity for drivers he said. Uber pet trips will attract a 6 7 surcharge. We know that australians love their pets and it s not always easy to leave them at home.

Starting november 16th riders in austin denver nashville minneapolis st. Originally trialed in some cities of the us uber pets has now moved to brisbane and sydney with the likes to roll out nationwide. If you re travelling with a service animal you should continue to select your regular uber option. But now your furry friends can get in on the fun and come along for the ride.

When a rider requests an uber pet trip they agree to pay a little extra for their ride which means you will earn more per trip than you would with uberx on the same route. Riding with pets in accordance with state and federal laws as well as uber s policies service animals are permitted to accompany riders at all times. Uber pet will be available in sydney and brisbane as a separate product in the uber app. During the trial uber pet trips will attract a 6 7 surcharge rates will vary by market.

Uber is set to a pilot of its uber pet service in australia this week letting you bring your pet along for the ride. The pet friendly ride option. We are excited to announce that we are trialling a new pet friendly ride option uber pet for riders travelling with a pet in sydney brisbane and auckland from 10 march 2020. Uber pet however will cost you an extra 6 pet fee in brisbane and 7 in sydney.

Uber pet will be available from june 25 in melbourne perth adelaide gold coast canberra newcastle hobart cairns. If you re traveling with a pet that s not a service animal drivers may choose whether or not to allow the pet in their vehicle.