Uber Australia: A Timeline By amouret Mar 1, 2009 Uber founded in California Source: Uber website Jun 1, 2009 Uber app released to public via smartphone Source: Uber website Jul 1, 2012 Uber announces UberX, a service that uses lower-cost hybrid vehicles Source: Techcrunch.com Nov 23, 2012 Uber launces in Sydney Source: CNet Magazine, CBS Jan 7, 2013 Uber arrives in Melbourne Source: Gizmodo.com Sep 1, 2015 case against the Australian Taxation Office over the application of GST Source: http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/uber-faces-legal-challenge-funded-by-australian-taxi-drivers-association-20150810-givf53.html Sep 1, 2015 UberX announces 10% increase in fares Source: email from David, general manager of Uber in Australia
