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Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Doordash(l), WOman talking(c), Uber eats(r)

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‘I wouldn’t have even seen that omg’: Customer quits using DoorDash, Uber Eats after finding something unusual in drink

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Chris Brown with Uber Eats bag over green background with text "$1 TIP ???"

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‘Not the first time I’ve heard this!’: Uber Eats driver says he delivered to Chris Brown’s house. His tip was $1

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘PLZ explain‘: Woman orders ‘extra vodka sauce’ through Uber Eats. Restaurant gives her a shot of vodka

Uber Eats customer orders a pizza, can't believe what driver ends up delivering

Pizza Delivery

‘I always get a refund when they do this’: Uber Eats customer orders a Little Caesars pizza, can’t believe what driver ends up delivering

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

Uber Eats customer reports extra $20 charge on $75 order. He doesn’t expect Uber’s response

Uber App Ai

‘I think they’re starting to use A.I for customer service’: Uber Eats customer reports extra $20 charge on $75 order. He doesn’t expect Uber’s response (updated)

Sarah is an artist and museum worker based in Brooklyn. She hates overhead lighting and doesn’t mind NYC rats.

Sarah Conklin

Uber Eats customer reports the main portion of her order is missing

Uber Eats Customer Service

‘There’s a whole item of my order missing’: Uber Eats customer reports missing burger from burger combo. She doesn’t expect Uber’s response

Woman talking(l+r), Hands holding phone with uber eats app open

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‘As a Dasher we are just as upset for you’: Uber Eats driver says you should always screenshot your driver. Here’s why

Maya Wray was a Fall 2022 FOIA intern for the Daily Dot. She is currently a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she studies journalism in the Moody College Honors Program. She has written for the Daily Texan and the Austin Chronicle.

Maya Wray

Woman talking(l+r), Uber Eats app on phone(c)

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‘Who is this?’: Uber Eats customer orders food, is shocked by who shows up at her door

Uber driver delivers Zyrtec to customer--still in its locked box

Uber Delivery Driver zyrtec

‘How did they even get it past the cashier?’: Customer orders Zyrtec from Uber Eats. She’s shocked when it arrives

Pizza restaurant gets stuck with $600 worth of food after Uber Eats does something unexpected

Uber Eats Cancelled Order

‘You won’t be paid’: Pizza restaurant gets stuck with $600 worth of food after Uber Eats does something unexpected

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

Sonic worker reveals the real reason they put stickers on your DoorDash orders

DoorDash Stickers

‘They throw the bag and they’ll throw the drink down’: Sonic worker reveals the real reason they put stickers on your DoorDash orders

Uber Eats customer confronts neighbor who took her order

This is War

‘The no pants is WILD’: Uber Eats customer confronts neighbor who took her order

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‘I would’ve snatched that tip back so fast’: Customer orders vodka at 9am to make Jello shots for party. Uber Eats delivery driver told her to look into substance abuse treatment

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

Uber Eats app(l), Couple laughing(c), Phone with map open(r)

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‘84 minutes away. He’s walking 4.5 miles’: Uber Eats customers order Wingstop, but it’s getting delivered on foot. They can’t cancel without getting fined

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

Uber Eats customer shares hack for always getting free food, starting debate

Uber Eats