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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
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
Making the most of your long weekend staycation

Making the most of your long weekend staycation

Left your long weekend plans to the last minute? Never fear, Uber Carshare is here to show you how to have an amazing long weekend on a tight budget.

Jessica Pilon-Summons
How car share helped Roz combat period poverty

How car share helped Roz combat period poverty

Sustainability and design have always interested Roz. When she learnt about period poverty and the huge impact it has on the lives of women, their communities, and the environment, she set out to make a difference.

Jessica Pilon-Summons
From one vehicle to a thriving business: how Ted used Uber Carshare to build an impressive passive income

From one vehicle to a thriving business: how Ted used Uber Carshare to build an impressive passive income

Find out how sharing a fleet of vehicles on Uber Carshare helps Ted grow his passive income, and discover his plans to turn it into a thriving business. At about $1,000 income per month for each vehicle, you’ll want to hear this advice from the veteran mechanic.

Linden Brown
How Issy kept her car in the city – even as a student

How Issy kept her car in the city – even as a student

When Issy moved out of home, she found the rising cost of living hard to keep up with. She thought of selling her car, until her Mum, Kristen, suggested Uber Carshare. Now she earns herself a weekly income from the car she nearly sold.

Linden Brown