[sarne777]

As an American resident of NSW, I had no idea Uber wasn't legal, I just knew they couldn't pick up from the airport. I've been using the service regularly since moving here. Perhaps this helps explain why locals I've met seem to favor taxis.

[dav43]

I would have to differ on this. I only ride uber in Sydney since I got back from o/s in Jan-2015. I would say, once the locals have ridden uber (i have introduced family and friends on the service), no one that i know prefers taxis.