If you thought you could finish your last drink at the end of the night in the back of an Uber or grab a beer as you head out the door and into your waiting Uber, you’re in for a surprise.
One Western Australian Uber passenger was slapped a $200 fine for street drinking in the back of an Uber, despite trying to hide the drink under his seat.
Although we’re aware that drink driving is illegal, many people don’t know that drinking as a passenger is also not allowed.
And it’s not just Western Australians who have to be careful, NSW and Victoria residents also could incur fines of up to $1100.
Uber also has their own guidelines of things they don’t allow such as unaccompanied children as passengers, touching the driver, asking overly personal questions and traveling in large groups that exceed the number of seat belts in the car. Breaking Uber’s rules could have your account cancelled.