NSW legalises Uber, compensation plan being prepared for taxi drivers

All point-to-point rides, including Uber and cabs, could face a $1 per trip levy to fund a compensation scheme for taxi licensees

Uber is officially legal in New South Wales, following a decision by the cabinet to regulate the ride-sharing service.

The cabinet of the premier, Mike Baird, agreed to legalise the service on Thursday after considering the recommendations from an independent taskforce into the taxi industry and transport providers such as Uber.