The ride-sharing company made the announcement on Wednesday morning that residents can now download the Uber app to book rides.

Driver partners will begin accepting rides in Orange from 3pm on Thursday.

According to a statement from Uber, the start of trade will come “just in time for the silly season and summer activities”.

Natalie Malligan, head of cities for Uber, said the business was “thrilled” to be taking to Orange’s streets.

“[We will] provide another safe and affordable option for locals to get around,” she said.

“We know people have been calling out for ride-sharing for a while now, and are excited to respond to this demand.”

There have been fears the app-based system would impact on taxi services, but Mrs Malligan said Uber believed its Orange services would “complement local transport networks”.

“With a safe and affordable way to get from A to B, we believe Uber will provide Orange locals with an easier way to get around,” she said.

“By providing a safe and reliable ride at the push of a button - no matter the time or place - ride-sharing is helping make our towns better connected, easier and safer places to get around.”