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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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People are freaking out now that Lyft drivers can see how often they tip before picking them up: “Sounds like a good reason to not use Lyft”

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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“Yeah this isn’t going to end well for us”: Uber is testing cash rides—drivers react

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“I was so confused”: Customers find out their ride has been cancelled mid-flight as Revel shuts down blue taxi cab service in NYC

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

uber announces women driver rider match feature

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Uber announced a new feature to match female riders with drivers who are women. So why are some men getting so emotional about it?

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

Woman holds up phone with the Uber app, showing that her driver is driving to their Airbnb without them.

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“This is a whole other level of petty”: Woman orders Uber. Then the driver goes to her Airbnb without her after she refuses to pay him extra

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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“This would send me into psychosis”: Woman gets into Uber ride. Then the driver starts playing AI versions of songs with her name

2 panel image: on the left is an interior car door handle covered in duct tape. On the right is Lili Reinhart riding in the car. Text over: If you never see me again, show this to the police.

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“If you never see me again, show this to the police”: Lili Reinhart orders an Uber. Then she gets in, sees the door handles

2 panel image: the side of a car with text over: This was my friend's uber yesterday would you go in?

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‘Would you go in?’: Woman calls an Uber. Then she opens car door, takes a look inside

2 panel image, on the left a person standing next to car talks to the driver. On the right a person explains. Text over: Uber/Lyft Hack to save money.

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‘As an Uber driver I have offered that’: Expert shares Uber, Lyft hack for how to save 50%—if you’re willing to risk it

Rachel Cohen is a trending intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studies journalism with certificates in sports communications and digital studies.

Rachel Cohen

Man talking(l+r), Nashville Checkered cab(c)

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‘If you’re a woman, seriously do not get in one’: Customer warns against Nashville Checker Cab company after driver upcharges $30, kicks him out

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer for the Daily Dot. She graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I don’t need to go this way. I need to go the other way’: Uber driver gets mad at customers since ride is not on her way home

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‘All untipped rides will receive a 30% automatic tip’: Customer catches driver trying to finesse a tip by lying about Uber’s tipping policy

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‘Why aren’t we telling these drivers where they’re going before?’: Woman claims Uber driver refused to drive her after learning destination

Jacob Seitz is a freelance journalist originally from Columbus, Ohio, interested in the intersection of culture and politics.

Jacob Seitz

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Uber sues to block big new rate increase for drivers—and drivers are furious

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

Tricia Crimmins

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‘We have to be careful’: Woman shares ‘scary experience’ with Bolt taxi driver amid recent U.K. murders (updated)

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