UberX is the only Uber available in NZ, and without surge pricing it&#x27;s about 25% cheaper than a normal cab, and almost half the price for me to get to the airport, due to outrageous taxi fees at the airport.<p>Uber in NZ also operates much closer to a Taxi too, drivers must have a P endorsement, which allows you to commercially charge passengers, and requires you to pass a test and have a govt run background check, and have a clearly visible govt issued ID card while carrying passengers.<p>Most of the drivers for uber are therefore former taxi drivers, who drive for uber because it pays better and gives better flexibility.