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Member stories

As Australia's largest peer-to-peer car sharing platform, we've enabled thousands of people to offset the cost of owning a car - as well as helping the environment and their local community. Check out the articles in this section to discover stories from real Uber Carshare members.

One hybrid car and a high-density community: how Uber Carshare helps Melbourne’s inner north live more sustainably

One hybrid car and a high-density community: how Uber Carshare helps Melbourne’s inner north live more sustainably

Discover how sharing one hybrid car is helping lower the emissions of an entire community. See how it pays for itself, and enables some profound cultural shifts as well.

Linden Brown
3 businesses, 4 cars, and 5 kids: why this hard-working businessman still manages a fleet on Uber Carshare

3 businesses, 4 cars, and 5 kids: why this hard-working businessman still manages a fleet on Uber Carshare

Why does a successful global businessman (and busy family man) still share a fleet on Uber Carshare? The $3,500 monthly gross income might help explain it. But there’s more to this story. We asked the veteran owner for the keys to his longevity.

Linden Brown
Why car sharing means freedom for this Sydney woman

Why car sharing means freedom for this Sydney woman

Kylie is a sharp business woman. Clear, confident and purposeful. After a casual start as a Uber Carshare owner, she realised the opportunity car sharing provided.

Linden Brown
How a $4,000 Toyota Yaris earned over $37,000

How a $4,000 Toyota Yaris earned over $37,000

While most city cars sit unused for days on end, Tish’s 2010 Toyota Yaris earns its keep. This economical car has earned more than $37,000 since Tish started sharing it through Uber Carshare in 2015.

Amanda Grace Wall
Amanda Grace Wall
How this young creative's car became a simple side-hustle

How this young creative's car became a simple side-hustle

I only drive a couple of times a week, and I rent my car out when I’m not using it. The earnings pay for rego and insurance, so I can invest that money into growing my art business. My car has stopped costing me money and started making me money.

Amanda Grace Wall
Amanda Grace Wall
From ‘mum’s taxi’ to money-maker: how a Melbourne family put their under-used cars to work

From ‘mum’s taxi’ to money-maker: how a Melbourne family put their under-used cars to work

Ellen earns over $8,000 a year sharing the family's van and car when they are not using them. Ellen says “I love that I don’t feel guilty seeing them just sit there not being used.”

Amanda Grace Wall
Amanda Grace Wall
Saving Memories: How Uber Carshare Made Our Dog's Final Family Holiday So Good

Saving Memories: How Uber Carshare Made Our Dog's Final Family Holiday So Good

“We fitted four adults, two kids, all our bags and the dog in the back. And we saved $3000 on car hire costs.” Ameet took his family on one final trip with their Labrador last year. Join their heartwarming journey to find out how, where – and did it get the final approval of a wagging tail?

Linden Brown
Two homes, two kings and a unique moving challenge

Two homes, two kings and a unique moving challenge

Moving can be daunting for anyone, but when you're a Drag King performer with a lot of props and costumes, it becomes a unique challenge.

Jessica Pilon-Summons