Uber says it will start accepting cash payments in Australia from 16 July, reversing its earlier move away from cash. Multiple outlets report that the change applies to rides booked through the Uber app and is intended to give users an additional payment option alongside existing cashless methods.
According to the reports, the company’s implementation details are provided to explain how cash payments will work for drivers and riders. The shift is presented as a staged rollout tied to the start date, with Uber moving “back to the future” to reintroduce cash support for trips.
While the articles focus on the timing and the mechanics of paying in cash, they do not indicate that the service is eliminating electronic payment options. The coverage is consistent across outlets, highlighting 16 July as the key date and describing the process users must follow to pay with cash during a ride using Uber’s platform in Australia.
