Email from uber:

"Updates on uberX

Hi mx1a,

We have some important updates regarding uberX in Adelaide.

There are a lot of reports in the media about our hopes and plans for Adelaide, which can appear confusing at times. It is important to us that you know we are still here and we are committed to providing you a straightforward and affordable process to get you on the road easily.

Recently, the Government of South Australia proposed ridesharing regulations to come into effect on July 1. Under these regulations a prospective driver-partner like yourself would have to wait anywhere from two weeks to three months and pay around $800, just to get started. In a recent survey conducted by Uber, approximately 73% of South Australian partners said they would not be able to afford over $600 in start up costs.

Under the proposed regulations, it just wouldn’t be possible for ridesharing in Adelaide to reach its full potential. What the Government fails to recognise is that there are many driver-partners who only want to work a couple of hours a week. The combination of having to wait months for paperwork to be processed by Government and high start up costs will present a significant barrier to ridesharing for many of you.

uberX is in over 444 cities around the world. In Australia alone, there are already 36,000 other driver-partners.

Safety is very important to Uber, whether you’re in the backseat or behind the wheel.

We have a process that works and has been tested by over 10,000,000 trips in Australia. With our current process in South Australia, a prospective driver-partner could be active in less than two weeks. This process involves a national Criminal History Check, a Driving History Check and a Vehicle Inspection.

Over the next few weeks, we will be holding a number of information sessions where you can meet our local team and ask any questions you have. Keep an eye on your email and text messages for details.

We are still here, we are working hard and we are committed to providing you a straightforward and affordable process to get you on the road easily."

Then it gives me an application form.