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    Supporting our members through Coronavirus

    Supporting our members through Coronavirus

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    Update: 10 June 2020 To help our members navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to offer them support packages. The discounted fees have been applied during the months of April, May and June. As we previously announced, once the Government eased restrictions, we too reviewed our assistance package. Starting…

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    Top-up opportunities – use your car for food delivery and parcel delivery

    Top-up opportunities – use your car for more than just ridesharing

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    We enable you to make money by driving. And not just ridesharing. There’s a world of other opportunities out there and if you think outside the box, driving is as versatile as you make it. As far as on-demand gigs go, you can do so much more with your car…

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    COVID-19 Splend update – How we’ll deal with the lockdown

    COVID-19 Splend update – How we deal with the lockdown

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    The coronavirus lockdown has forced businesses and individuals to change the way they operate and live their lives. Splend is no exception, and nor are our members. The safety of our members and staff is our number one priority. We’re working tirelessly to align our operations with the restrictions, so…

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    JobSeeker and JobKeeper – Government support payments for on-demand drivers

    JobSeeker and JobKeeper – Government support payments for on-demand drivers

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    This article originally appeared on DriveTax  With the spread of the Coronavirus, on-demand drivers are being hit hard. Drivers are struggling with fewer trips, lower income,  and concerns for their health and safety. Centrelink benefits have become available for rideshare drivers, and the ATO is also offering coronavirus support.  Here’s…

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    Staying safe as a rideshare driver during the coronavirus outbreak

    Staying safe as a rideshare driver during the coronavirus outbreak

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    The COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic has become the central topic and a major preoccupation of the media and the public. The outbreak has created uncertainty for individuals, families, as well as businesses and self-employed workers like yourself. We want to assure you that Splend is not just here to give you…

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    International Women's Day

    The women that drive us

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    In celebration of International Women’s Day, we took the opportunity to hear the inspiring stories of some of the amazing ladies who are steering their careers driving a Splend car. They shared their experiences driving Uber and even some useful advice for all the female drivers out there. Girls, we’re…

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    A day in the life of a Splend driver – Meet Graham, #TheBestUberEver

    A day in the life of a Splend driver – Meet Graham, #TheBestUberEver

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    It brings us great pleasure to introduce Graham, one of our much-loved members who not only do we adore, but so do the 43,000+ riders that he’s driven over the past four years. Graham started his on-demand driving career after his nursing career was cut short because of an accident.…

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    Kia Seltos Uber Fan Fleet Australian Open 2020

    Kia Fan Fleet: Driving Uber for the Australian Open

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    We partnered with Kia and Uber on the exciting Fan Fleet campaign in January to deliver a unique experience for our members and tennis fans visiting the Australian Open venues. Our members had a great start to the year, being a part of the tennis cheer by driving eager fans…

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    What is a Splend member event - Splend Australia

    What is a Splend Member Event?

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    Few professions offer more flexibility and control over your work-life balance than rideshare driving, but being your own boss is not without its compromises. While being in control of when, how and how much you drive gives a great sense of accomplishment, working as a one-man army can get lonely…

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    Meet the team - Splend Member Success Representative

    Meet the team: Laura and Abhishek support you from the starting line

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    We’re not just here to give you a set of wheels. Our friendly team is on hand to help get your business on the road. Whether you’re driving full-time or just starting out, your Member Success Representative is always there to support your career. What is a Member Success Representative?…

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