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25.01.2022 UPDATE (again) - TMR is now advising that the 2-person limit *does* apply to Personalised Transport in Queensland! Driver + 1 passenger Driver + multiple pax from 1 household... Driver + 1 pax + carer/support worker Driver + multiple pax who dont live together Handy signs for your car here: https://drive.google.com/open

25.01.2022 Public Health Alert Community members on Brisbane’s southside are asked to remain alert but not alarmed as Queensland records three new cases of novel cor...onavirus (COVID-19). The first case is a 19-year-old woman who tested positive after travelling interstate last week. She is an employee at Parklands Christian College on Brisbane’s southside. Queensland Health is working closely with the school which has temporarily closed until further notice. The second case is a 19-year-old female travel companion. Both cases travelled interstate together last week. It is believed they contracted the virus in Melbourne, Victoria. The third reported case is a known close contact, a 22-year-old woman, who tested positive later today. This individual is an employee of YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care. Queensland Health is working closely with the school and the care centre, both of which have temporarily closed until further notice. Any individuals who were present at the below locations at the relevant times are asked to immediately self-quarantine and contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). 21 July 2020 - Virgin flights VA863 Mel - Syd (Arrived 5.55pm) and VA977 Syd - Bne (Arrived 8.00pm) 22-23 July 2020 (9:30am-6pm) - Parklands Christian College, Park Ridge 23 July 2020 (7-9pm) - Madtongsan IV Restaurant - Sunnybank 23 July 2020 (evening) - Heeretea -Bubble Tea Shop - Sunnybank 23 - 24 July 2020 - YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care - Springwood 23 - 24 July 2020 (3:30-5:30pm) - Primary Medical and Dental Practice - Browns Plains 26 July 2020 (6:30-9:30pm) Thai Peak Restaurant - Springfield 27 July 2020 (3.15- 4.15pm) - Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar - Southbank 27 July 2020 (4.00-6.00pm) - P’Nut Street Noodles - Southbank 28 July 2020 - African Grocery Shop - Woodridge (Station Rd) 28 July 2020 (12.25pm-12.30pm, 13.00-13.15pm) - Primary Medical and Dental Practice - Browns Plains 28 July 2020 (12.30-1.00pm) - Chatime Grand Plaza - Browns Plains 28 July 2020 (12.30-1.00pm) - Origin Kebabs Grand Plaza - Browns Plains Additional location information in relation these cases will be provided via a Public Health Alert as soon as it is available. Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19, even if they are mild, must get tested. A number of Fever Clinic times have been extended: Logan Hospital Fever Clinic - 8am-9pm - Wednesday 29 July-Thursday 30 July QEII Hospital Fever Clinic - 8am - 9pm - Wednesday 29 July-Friday 31 July Parklands Fever Clinic (school community testing) - Closes 7pm tonight. Opens 9am tomorrow Orion Springfield Central Shopping Centre western car park (pop up clinic) - 9am-4pm - Thursday 30 July-Sunday 2 August

24.01.2022 Confirmation from TMR today. Two-person limit on gatherings does not apply to personalised transport. The driver of a personalised transport vehicle is not responsible for compliance with the Direction.... https://www.vision6.com.au/v/31401/63820993/email.html

23.01.2022 You may be eligible for both JobKeeper (ATO) & Jobseeker (Centrelink) at the same time! JobKeeper is not reported directly as income like it is for employees. The money is paid to your business, and should be reported to Centrelink as business income via a Profit & Loss statement. If you still have business expenses to cover (car payments, etc) then you can use these to reduce the actual income you receive from JobKeeper.... Full details: http://mediahub.humanservices.gov.au//sole-traders-your-/

22.01.2022 **QLD Border Closure** Brisbane Rideshare Drivers *CAN* still cross into NSW and back in QLD as we are an Essential Service. But you *MUST* get a Queensland Border Declaration Pass! Passes are free, and last 7 days. You register online and receive the pass via e-mail straight away.... 1. Click through to the Border Pass site (https://www.qld.gov.au/border-pass) 2. Choose the Freight and Logistics pass. 3. Choose yes you are providing an essential service. 4. Choose commercial passenger operation as your activity type. 5. Answer other questions based on your own circumstances. You should see the message: Important notice You are permitted to enter Queensland and not required to quarantine upon arrival to Queensland. Complete the personal details and your Border Pass will be sent via e-mail. Print it out and display it when coming back into Queensland. Note: if you live close to the border, you may be eligible for a resident pass, meaning you can cross the border at any time. In this case, choose that pass. https://www.qld.gov.au/border-pass

22.01.2022 Uber Rent is a new option, launching in Brisbane first. It allows users to rent a car (via CarTrawler) without a driver https://www.businessinsider.com.au/uber-rent-launches-austr

21.01.2022 UBER CEO DARA Khosrowshahi says his company wants to be the Amazon for transportation. Friday, Amazon made clear that it intends to be the Amazon for transportation. https://www.wired.com//amazon-shakes-self-driving-ride-ha/

19.01.2022 https://www.businessinsider.com.au/uber-lyft-drivers-declar

19.01.2022 Rideshare Driver carjacked at knifepoint this morning in Kuraby by his passengers! 424YMT - Black Holden Equinox 28-year-old male driver picked up 2 male pax in Woodridge, taking them to Kuraby Station. As the vehicle travelled down Allingham Street the front passenger produced a knife. The driver then punched the armed man before the rear passenger also produced a knife.... The driver immediately exited the car and the pair drove away in his vehicle, a black Holden Equinox with QLD registration 424YMT. Contact Policelink on 131444 if you see the car!

19.01.2022 https://www.forbes.com//uber-drivers-stage-protest-outsid/

19.01.2022 Long pickup? Extra money. Uber does that, just not here. Why not here Uber? Is it because not enough drivers stand up for themselves?

17.01.2022 How much should you earn as a Passenger Vehicle Driver? The Passenger Vehicle Transportation Award 2020 (https://awardviewer.fwo.gov.au/award/show/MA000063) sets out minimum rates of pay and allowances for using a vehicle. Drivers like us would be "Grade 2" employees, with a minimum hourly rate of $21.92 + loadings, plus $0.78/KM vehicle allowance. As we are not full-time, a 25% Casual loading would apply during days, and GST should be added to everything too. Example Friday ...night shift: 4pm-4am (1.5 hrs breaks) + 350KMs travelled 4pm-7pm driving 7pm-8pm break 8pm-1:30am driving 1:30am-2am break 2am-4am driving *Minimum* Total Earnings should be $673.43 (inc GST) When did you last earn $673.43 from 10.5 hours online on a Friday night?

17.01.2022 ANNOUNCED TODAY: Existing JobKeeper and Jobseeker to remain until 26 September 2020. JobKeeper - extended by 6 months, reducing over time: - Businesses must continue to meet the "drop in turnover" test from October.... - Oct-Dec 2020 - $1200/fortnight for full-time workers; $700/fortnight for part-time - Jan-Mar 2021 - $1000/fortnight for full-time workers; $650/fortnight for part-time Jobseeker - extended by 3 months at lower rate: - $250/fortnight COVID Supplement on top of regular Jobseeker payment & allowances - Earnings allowance raised to $300 before payment is reduced. - Will be reviewed in Dec, expected to have some further support Jan-Mar 2021. Full details: https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/jobkeeper/extension

17.01.2022 Uber CEO asks for US states to, prioritize drivers & delivery people for early vaccine access. The first reply show the request is driven by revenue and profits, not actually helping workers.

17.01.2022 In case there was any doubt, here is confirmation in writing. Uber does not have drivers backs and this is common knowledge amongst their own employees.

16.01.2022 Anthony Albanese and Australian Labor Party are promising to put the pay and conditions of Gig Economy workers like us front-and-centre at the next election. https://www.abc.net.au//labor-anthony-albanese-in/13137974

16.01.2022 Queensland to welcome tourists again from 1 Dec 2020. Perhaps it will be busy again this December. Stay safe everyone! https://inqld.com.au//were-good-to-go-premiers-long-await/

16.01.2022 In a few weeks, the UK Supreme Court will rule on a case that pits Uber against its drivers who say they deserve the minimum wage, paid sick leave and the right to form a union.

16.01.2022 No permits, no insurance, no clue. Cowboys like this advertise for formals and other events. It’s illegal, and unfortunately ends in tragedy far too often. You can report Facebook Ads and other posts where someone is illegally touting for business - and action will actually be taken. If you see someone doing the wrong thing, lodge a complaint including the plate and a link to the post via https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au//Con/Compliments-and-complaints

16.01.2022 Looking for a full stack developer to create website/mobile app for Rideshare co-op - JS - React - Wordpress,... We use the AWS Stack and would like to use AWS amplify

15.01.2022 Mark Bailey MP - Labor for Miller Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland) Queensland Human Rights Commission Today, a passenger with an assistance animal was refused service by five (5) separate Uber drivers in a row.... Illegal discrimination of a person with disability. The passenger was displaying her ID lanyard, and even messaged at least one driver before they arrived. The small dog, was wearing its official coat and displaying its ID. All drivers have received mandatory training and are aware of their legal responsibilities in this area. Yet it seems many choose to act illegally. How can these drivers be reported? The passenger has evidence of the offending drivers, which can no doubt be corroborated by Ubers records. Enough is enough. Drivers who do the right thing are sick of this issue not being taken seriously

15.01.2022 Warning Uber appears to have a system glitch that riders are exploiting. This XL trip was booked on 3.2x surge (upfront fixed fare). The rider added a stop when in the car. This caused the system to revert to Time & Distance but NO SURGE was applied. This has been reported by multiple drivers in Brisbane. Uber has thus far refused to adjust the fares to the correct amount.

14.01.2022 Weve seen a few people asking if certain payments are taxable and what is required for tax purposes or income estimates. Weve put together the following list ...to help you understand just a few payments. JobSeeker Payment This payment is taxable. This means you: dont need to report it as your fortnightly income as its part of your Centrelink payment need to include it in your family income estimate for FTB/CCS need to include as income in your tax return for 2019-20 financial year. $750 Economic Support Payment This payment is not taxable. This means you dont include it: when you report your fortnightly income to receive your Centrelink payment in your family income estimate for FTB/CCS as income in your tax return for 2019-20 financial year. $550 Coronavirus Supplement This temporary payment is taxable. This means you: dont need to report it as your fortnightly income as its part of your Centrelink payment need to include it in your family income estimate for FTB/CCS need to declare it as income in your tax return for 2019-20 financial year. $1,500 JobKeeper Payment This payment is taxable. This means you need to include it: when you report your fortnightly income to receive your Centrelink payment in your family income estimate for FTB/CCS as income in your tax return for 2019-20 financial year.

12.01.2022 Now more than ever, essential workers and vulnerable members of our community are relying on personalised transport and wheelchair accessible taxis to access crucial medical appointments, and for other essential travel. TMR in QLD are offering Personalised Transport industry fee relief in QLD. For most Drivers, this amounts to a 6-month extension on their BHTX licence. Wow. Confusingly, they are allowing vehicle owners to get a refund on their BHSL, indicating while they ...say we are essential they recognise not all of us are needed. For comparison in Western Australia, ODBS holders (BEA equivalent) are being given a one-off payment of $2500 (but only for vehicle owners, not those who rent). https://www.vision6.com.au/v/31401/63811139/email.html

11.01.2022 https://www.businessinsider.com.au/uber-eats-driver-who-scr

09.01.2022 A judgment by the Fair Work Commission today goes further than we have ever seen in Australia in terms of tearing down Ubers elaborate business model and expos...ing it as a sham. The Commission was constrained in recognising that delivery driver Amita Gupta was unfairly sacked by Uber but this is an important step towards giving workers rights in the gig economy. Full TWU statement: https://www.twu.com.au//ubers-business-model-slammed-by-f/

08.01.2022 *UPDATE* now five deaths! FOUR food delivery riders killed on Australian roads in the past three months. R.I.P. Bijoy Paul... R.I.P. Xiaojun Chen R.I.P. Chow Khai Shien R.I.P. Dede Fredy The latest was a 27-year-old delivering McDonald’s for UberEats. https://www.smh.com.au//ubereats-rider-killed-in-sydney-s-

08.01.2022 ATTN: Mark Bailey MP - Labor for Miller Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland) Where is the Personalised Transport Ombudsman (PTO)??? Legislation passed on 3 September - 10 months ago! Thousands of Drivers have been left with no support, and no way to even speak to the largest BEA. We need help!... http://statements.qld.gov.au//ombudsman-to-be-a-new-voice-

07.01.2022 Police are seeking help from the public to identify a man who allegedly robbed a ride share driver in Sydneys south-west. About 6.40am today (Monday 25 May 202...0), the 29-year-old driver picked up a fare in Cullens Road, Punchbowl. A man jumped in the back seat and accused the driver of being late in picking him up. An argument ensued, with the driver demanding the man get out of the car. The man reached forward and punched the driver in the face a number of times. The man then grabbed a dash mounted camera and left on foot. The driver then contacted police. The driver was not seriously injured during the incident. The man was last seen walking in a northerly direction on Cullens Road, Punchbowl, towards Canterbury Road. Officers from Campsie Police Area Command have commenced an investigation into the robbery. Police are appealing to anyone who might have been in the area of Cullens Road Punchbowl this morning and might have dash-cam footage of the man, to come forward. The man is described as Middle Eastern in appearance, 20-25 old, 170-175cm tall, slim to medium build, short black hair and a beard. He was wearing yellow safety boots, an orange fluro work shirt and dark pants. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.

07.01.2022 Uber is introducing an Hourly Driver option in Brisbane for Comfort & Premier drivers only. $59/hr sounds okay, but after 27.5% its only $42.78. And that's before GST and expenses... There is no KM rate mentioned. I do not want to drive Brisbane to Burleigh for $42... https://www.uber.com/en-AU/blog/brisbane/uber-by-the-hour/

07.01.2022 DiDi now showing Trip Hotspot areas in the app. Just like Uber, we want you to go here, but we arent paying you any extra. Interestingly the major shopping centre was purple, but as soon as I zoomed out and back in it disappeared. Hmmm...

07.01.2022 JobKeeper payment - Information in other languages https://www.ato.gov.au//JobKeeper-Payment---information-i/

07.01.2022 Rideshare driver Julie Lamrock tested positive for coronavirus, after taking a Ruby Princess home to Campbelltown. Ms Lamrock said she was initially hesitant to take the job, but was reassured by the woman there had been no COVID-19 infections on the ship. She said to me there were no reports of anyone being sick on the ship, that everyone was fine. She had letters on her saying everything was OK, Ms Lamrock said.... Speaking to Nine News from her bed at Nepean Hospital, she was furious people were allowed to disembark the ship. Its incredible that the government let them come off that ship and let other people get sick like me, who had no reason to be sick, Ms Lamrock said. I cant breathe properly, Im having the hot sweats. After picking her up and taking her home, looking after her, and then now Im sick in hospital - I nearly died. https://www.facebook.com/107637365950776/posts/3244121398969008/?vh=e&d=n

06.01.2022 Since we can assemble again during stage 3. When should we hold our next meetup?Since we can assemble again during stage 3. When should we hold our next meetup?

06.01.2022 The Valley will again be alive with the sound of music next month, when Ann Street venue The Zoo and The Triffid at nearby Newstead both set to launch impressive line-ups of live performances to coincide with the next easing of social distancing restrictions on July 10. The Triffid The Zoo, Fortitude Valley #Culture #LiveMusic

05.01.2022 https://www.wired.com/sto/uber-gives-up-self-driving-dream/

05.01.2022 It seems Uber Support is unable to answer a simple question about fares, even for Driver Partners. How can individual contractors be treated fairly, when we are asked to perform work without even knowing what we are being paid?

05.01.2022 With no flights available to get home, hundreds of thousands of international students at Australia's universities are stranded with no safety net in the middle of a pandemic.

05.01.2022 BREAKING: Start planning your holiday! Were opening Queensland for Queenslanders from noon tomorrow. Queenslanders will be able to undertake unlimited travel, ...including overnight stays throughout the entire state, in a major easing of COVID-19 restrictions. More locals will be allowed in cafes, restaurants, pubs and clubs, with an increase in the number of patrons from 10 to 20. From noon on Friday, June 5, venues with more space will be allowed up to 20 people in each defined area if they follow an approved COVID Safe Industry Plan. Well done, Queensland. Our states outstanding response to the COVID-19 pandemic has allowed restrictions to be lifted ahead of a planned move to Stage Two originally scheduled for June 12. More info: www.covid19.qld.gov.au #covid19 #qldjobs

04.01.2022 Red or Blue, they’re both on the side of big business over individual workers

04.01.2022 So Uber has scrapped surge multipliers, and replaced them with basic $ amounts that US drivers hate? Thanks for the memo Uber! How about actually telling the Partners you are making major changes to how their earnings work, before just rolling them out, hey???

04.01.2022 A fake Uber driver who lured five women into his car then sexually assaulted them and exploited their vulnerability and humanity has been jailed... But not one charge from DTMR to protect the Personalised Transport industry! Sampath Sandaruwan Samaranayake, 44, coaxed the women into his SUV under the pretence that he was an Uber driver then forced them to touch his penis and excess skin. Samaranayake was found guilty of nine counts of sexual assault, four counts of depriv...ation of liberty, two counts of indecent acts and three counts of common assault. He is expected to be deported after release. https://7news.com.au//fake-uber-driver-guilty-of-sexual-as

03.01.2022 Looking for a new car? Tesla Model 3 was silently added to the Uber Premier list in Brisbane today. Costs about $4 to fill up with electricity rather than petrol or diesel.... Oh, and Uber offering 50% discount on Commission from 1 July for 12 months too.

03.01.2022 Do any of the major companies here preference rental partner cars over others?

02.01.2022 US Politics has been top-of-mind for many. But just remember, the 2 majors in the US are right vs far right. Workers still have a long way to go...

02.01.2022 So that why the app keep breaking https://www.reddit.com//former_uber_engineer_shares_bigg/

02.01.2022 Public Health Alert Community members on Brisbanes southside are asked to remain alert but not alarmed as Queensland records three new cases of novel cor...onavirus (COVID-19). The first case is a 19-year-old woman who tested positive after travelling interstate last week. She is an employee at Parklands Christian College on Brisbanes southside. Queensland Health is working closely with the school which has temporarily closed until further notice. The second case is a 19-year-old female travel companion. Both cases travelled interstate together last week. It is believed they contracted the virus in Melbourne, Victoria. The third reported case is a known close contact, a 22-year-old woman, who tested positive later today. This individual is an employee of YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care. Queensland Health is working closely with the school and the care centre, both of which have temporarily closed until further notice. Any individuals who were present at the below locations at the relevant times are asked to immediately self-quarantine and contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). 21 July 2020 - Virgin flights VA863 Mel - Syd (Arrived 5.55pm) and VA977 Syd - Bne (Arrived 8.00pm) 22-23 July 2020 (9:30am-6pm) - Parklands Christian College, Park Ridge 23 July 2020 (7-9pm) - Madtongsan IV Restaurant - Sunnybank 23 July 2020 (evening) - Heeretea -Bubble Tea Shop - Sunnybank 23 - 24 July 2020 - YMCA Chatswood Hills Outside School Hours Care - Springwood 23 - 24 July 2020 (3:30-5:30pm) - Primary Medical and Dental Practice - Browns Plains 26 July 2020 (6:30-9:30pm) Thai Peak Restaurant - Springfield 27 July 2020 (3.15- 4.15pm) - Cowch Dessert Cocktail Bar - Southbank 27 July 2020 (4.00-6.00pm) - PNut Street Noodles - Southbank 28 July 2020 - African Grocery Shop - Woodridge (Station Rd) 28 July 2020 (12.25pm-12.30pm, 13.00-13.15pm) - Primary Medical and Dental Practice - Browns Plains 28 July 2020 (12.30-1.00pm) - Chatime Grand Plaza - Browns Plains 28 July 2020 (12.30-1.00pm) - Origin Kebabs Grand Plaza - Browns Plains Additional location information in relation these cases will be provided via a Public Health Alert as soon as it is available. Anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19, even if they are mild, must get tested. A number of Fever Clinic times have been extended: Logan Hospital Fever Clinic - 8am-9pm - Wednesday 29 July-Thursday 30 July QEII Hospital Fever Clinic - 8am - 9pm - Wednesday 29 July-Friday 31 July Parklands Fever Clinic (school community testing) - Closes 7pm tonight. Opens 9am tomorrow Orion Springfield Central Shopping Centre western car park (pop up clinic) - 9am-4pm - Thursday 30 July-Sunday 2 August

02.01.2022 Female drivers deserve support and understanding and everyone has the right to be safe on the job. Uber and others MUST do better! https://www.sbs.com.au//uber-suspended-driver-after-she-re

01.01.2022 Another day, another non-response from Transport and Main Roads. It's been almost 3 years since my initial complaint. We pay $16M+ in BHSL fees, which supposedly goes towards "safety & compliance." Yet DTMR only seem interested in issuing fines to drivers for stickers, etc. Why have they never taken any action against the companies? Why is it taking 3 years to investigate a complaint against them, when full evidence has been provided? Why must drivers be forced to break the law on every trip we take?

01.01.2022 JobKeeper - $1500 per fortnight Am I eligible? When do I get paid? Where do I apply? All these and more in the RDN Fact Sheet made just for Drivers. Enrollment Form Questions:... 1. Which month? April is fine for most drivers. April will mean you qualify for all the money. 2. How many employees? 0 for both answers, unless you pay other people. 3. When you enter 0 for both employee answers, a new question asks if you are a Sole Trader. The answer is YES for almost all drivers. Any other questions? Read the Fact Sheet!

01.01.2022 JobKeeper - UPDATE 1 MAY 1. ATO online services are going offline! 8pm Sat 2 May - 7am Mon 4 May (AEST)... 2. Did you enter 1 employee, instead of 0? Did you get the month when your income dropped wrong? Need to change bank account details? You can fix them all online from 4 May. 3. Havent enrolled for JobKeeper? You can still enrol up until 31 May and get back-paid until 30 March! You can enrol either way: a. ATO online services at https://my.gov.au/ b. ATO Business Portal at https://bp.ato.gov.au/ 4. Need more info? There is a Fact Sheet especially for Rideshare Drivers. https://drive.google.com//1IOpkGBSeHABJopXJ8QxlhOyu0u/view

01.01.2022 Are you a worker in the gig economy? If so, The Drum would like to speak to you about your experiences. Please DM or email us at the address below for a confidential chat.