Uber Australia have partnered with Warner Bros. to deliver Australian fans of the Batman movie, a very unique experience. Over the years, we’ve seen Uber offer some special Uber tiers in their app, allowing lucky customers to select from Supercars to Helicopters, and this time may be the craziest one yet.
Celebrated around the world on the third Saturday of September, Batman Day is a day where fans of all ages and backgrounds can commemorate Gotham City’s iconic DC Super Hero, the world of Batman and all that comes with it.
2024 marks 85 years of The Caped Crusader, so it is also a particularly special day for fans to celebrate how Batman is recognised across the globe thanks to his portrayal in universally beloved comic books, TV shows, cartoons and movies.
To mark the 85th anniversary, Uber is offering rides in Batman’s iconic Batmobile.
Fans will have the chance to take a trip through the city in the passenger seat of Batman’s crime fighting vehicle, courtesy of Uber. From the streets of Gotham City to the picturesque cities of Sydney and Adelaide, fans can experience the thrill of hitching a ride with one of the world’s most iconic vehicles while cruising past some of Australia’s most famous landmarks.
This weekend, Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach played host to the first weekend of rides, which will be followed by a ride down the Adelaide Riverbank next weekend (Friday 27 and Saturday 28).
Trips will be available on a first come, first served basis, and riders must be near the Batmobile at the time of booking, within a 5km radius around the Adelaide CBD.
The car is incredibly unique and if you manage to score a seat, you’ll be able to snap your photos for social media, but don’t expect to pack much luggage.
If you don’t see the Batmobile as an option in the app, it means that Batman is busy, so make sure you get in quick to avoid missing out on this truly unique experience! To further celebrate Batman’s legacy, some lucky fans may be gifted Batman merch from Gotham Collectables to help mark the special occasion.
There is no Super Hero more iconic than the Caped Crusader, and no ride more iconic than the Batmobile, so we are excited to be giving Aussies the opportunity to experience the Batmobile for the first time.
Sasha Mackie, Senior Director of Marketing at Warner Bros. Discovery Australia
Batman Day is a day where all fans are invited to celebrate all things the Dark Knight, so whether you love the movies or find your passion in the catalogue of comics, animated series and games, a trip in the Batmobile is something all fans can enjoy.
We are thrilled to be partnering with Warner Bros. Discovery Australia to help Aussies celebrate Batman Day in style by offering fans in Sydney and Adelaide the truly unique experience of taking a ride in Batman’s iconic Batmobile.
Emma Foley, Managing Director of Uber Australia and New Zealand
For two days only, the trips will be available on demand and for free on the Uber app, so fans can experience the ultimate thrill of riding shotgun in the Batmobile.
And for those unable to book a trip in the Batmobile, there are more ways to celebrate Batman Day, with exciting events and experiences taking place across Australia, including:
Family activations at selected Vicinity Centres: Families can get involved in Batman 85th celebrations at their local Vicinity Centre, with 17 retail destinations nationwide hosting unique activations across September and October, including meet and greets from the Caped Crusader himself, crafting stations, special Batman themed children’s play areas, and more. Fans can find their closest participating Vicinity Centre here from 18 September.
See “Batman” in Concert: For the first time ever, TEG Life Like Touring and TCG are bringing “Batman” in Concert to Australia, where fans can enjoy the epic 1989 Batman film on the big screen with some of Australia’s finest symphony orchestras performing the iconic Danny Elfman score!
Pick up your own Batman toys and merch: The latest Batman consumer products are taking over retailers including BIG W, Australia Post and ZING Pop Culture. A highlight is the epic Batman 1:15th Tumbler Remote Control Batmobile, which will keep fans entertained for hours.
What, When, Where and How
The details for the Batmobile arriving on Uber are below:
What: The Batmobile will be available to book trips on Uber for Batman Day
Where: Within a 5km radius of the CBDs in Sydney and Adelaide. Remember that you have to be near the Batmobile for it to show up on your app!
Timeline
Uber is offering free rides in Sydney and Adelaide this September!
In Sydney, complimentary trips were available on:
- Friday, September 20th, between 11 am and 3 pm.
- Saturday, September 21st, between 11 am and 3 pm
If you’re in Adelaide, mark your calendars for:
- Friday, September 27th, between 11 am and 3 pm.
- Saturday, September 28th, between 11 am and 3 pm.
To take advantage of this offer, simply book your trips on demand for one passenger at a time through the Uber app.
Maybe the best part of this is that the unique ride will be actually free, if you’re lucky enough to land the ride.
