There’s no Aussie pastime more sacred than a summer game of backyard cricket.
But like so many great traditions, the official ‘rules’ of this revered sport have long been a cause of debate, testing the patience (and mateship) of well-meaning backyard athletes across the nation.
Uber thought it was about time someone put a stop to this, so we’ve joined forces with the legendary Billy Bowden and our mates at Optus to bring you UberUMPIRE – your very own, real-life, legit, Cricket Umpire on-demand.
Hear from Billy Bowden himself
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gxi6TKtVFk
With the touch of a button, you’ll be able to request an UberUMPIRE to lay down the law and officiate your game of backyard cricket for three overs. The best part? It’s absolutely FREE.
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How UberUMPIRE works
- Download the Uber app (use promo code adamb283 to receive up to $10 off your first ride)
- On Tuesday 26 January, open your Uber app between 11am – 3pm.
- Slide across to the UberUMPIRE view and request an ‘UberUMPIRE’.
- If available, an UberUMPIRE will make its way to your backyard.
- Demand is likely to be sky-high, so if you can’t request straight off the bat (boom!) keep trying, UberUMPIRE runs until 3pm.
- Want to preview the UberUMPIRE view before Australia Day? Unlock the secret UberUMPIRE option in your app now using the promo code ‘UMPIRE’.
To stay up-to-date and join the pun-fest that is UberUMPIRE, check out the #UberUMPIRE hashtag on Twitter and Instagram.
All puns intended,
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UberUMPIRE will be available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra.
