Australia: Sydney Airport allows Uber pick-ups

Passengers will be able to flag an UberX or UberBlack car through a virtual queue system at each terminal and be met by drivers at the airport's free public pick up zones. The lucrative airport pickup had been the sole domain of taxi drivers but Sydney Airport said last month it was considering new arrangements including a potential dedicated pick-up zone. "In response to the huge demand for UberX at Sydney Airport, we have opened functionality in the app for driver-partners to pick up riders from the airport," the company said Thursday. Uber said it would continue to work with the airport on finalising signage and designated pick-up zones. Sydney Airport said it was open to Uber as well as other driver services.<br/>