Betting upon exploring Australia on Uber? Bet you can. If you find the winter in the USA too cold nowadays, you might want to consider visiting Australia, since it is summertime here, as it is in the southern hemisphere. And, if you’re wondering whether it is as easy as getting around here as in the country or Europe, then yes, there’s Uber here. This is your guide to the best holiday activities in Australia, plus more.
Uber’s guide to the best holiday activities in Australia
“Australia is the unexpected: a place where the world’s oldest cultures share vast ochre plains, stylish laneways and unimaginably blue waters with successive waves of new arrivals from across the globe,” yes, that’s how Lonely Planet describes Australia.
As opposed to the other parts of the globe, Christmas in Australia is hot. So, instead of playing on the show, you’re most likely to find yourself enjoying the beaches in this Pacific nation.
Start your discovery around Bondi Beach, where you can either stroll on the sand, or dip into the waters. For the more passionate water enthusiast, take it further to the Great Barrier Reef, teeming with pristine coral gardens, rich aquatic life, and more. Just be sure to brave the underwater. If you’re afraid to go deep, then you can simply rent a glass-bottomed boat.
The simplest attraction in Australia, and the easiest to visit, is likely the Sydney Opera House, a landmark in and around Sydney. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is also the perfect Instagram opportunity.
You’ve heard it in school, and now you’re in Australia, you get the chance to see it in person. The Uluru Ayers Rock is a dramatic touchstone that this continent is proud of. If “The Lion King” has the Pride Rock, and the English has the Stonehenge, the Aboriginal tribes have the Ayers Rock.
For the food lover, don’t forget to discover Australian cuisine and pair them up with wines from sophisticated, picturesque wineries. The most famous ones are the Barossa, Hunter, and the Margaret River regions. Book that Uber ride today!
Uber backsteps on pro-climate initiatives
Meanwhile, while other ridesharing apps are strongly supporting pro-climate initiatives, Uber is taking a step back on these.
The ridesharing giant is dropping its previous target and goal of reaching 100 percent electric vehicle fleets by 2030, eliminating EV incentives for drivers.
“By the way, Uber’s carbon emissions have approximately doubled in the past three years, and it now has a climate footprint larger than Denmark’s,” stated Uber insiders.
Uber is also in conflict with local jurisdictions, such as California, New York City, and Toronto, destinations that are requiring ridesharing apps to switch some of their fleets to electric vehicles.
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