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AN Uber spokeswoman said the company was “always assessing” where to launch Uber Eats next, but had no immediate plans for Horsham.
She said the company was unable to provide details of how many drivers had signed up in the Horsham area.
“However, I can share that we've had thousands of Horsham locals open the app in the area to check on availability so we're excited to be able to respond to that demand and interest soon,” she said.
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Previously:
AN official start date has been set for Uber to launch in Horsham.
An Uber spokeswoman said the company was planning to roll out the ride-sharing service to regional Victoria on February 7.
“This specifically includes Horsham, Shepparton, the Surf Coast and Warrnambool,” she said.
Uber is a ride-sharing service that is considered an alternative transport option to taxis.
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The service was originally meant to launch in the Wimmera in December, however the date was pushed back to the start of 2019.
“We had to delay our launch into regional Victoria cities due to vehicle inspection accreditation delays,” teh spokeswoman said.
“Now we have the green light, we're looking forward to launching into regional Victoria and bringing safe, affordable rides to the area.”
A Wimmera Mail-Times poll in October showed that nearly 85 per cent of voters said yes to using Uber when it arrives while the rest said no.
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