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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

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Woman calls an Uber to take her to the OBGYN. Then he tries to take her to his house

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and investigative editor. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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‘Nothing felt weird at first’: Man gets in Uber after night at the club. Then his driver answers a call mid-ride

Gisselle Hernandez is a freelance journalist based in Belize, where she writes travel and internet culture pieces. She enjoys watching anime, playing video games, and covering all things TikTok.

Gisselle Hernandez

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You can rate bad Uber drivers. But did you know they can rate you? Here’s how to find your 1-star reviews

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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Uber accused of signing up customers for subscriptions without consent. Here’s how to cancel

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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‘I look out the window..’: Man reports bad Uber ride in the app. Days later, he gets unprompted notification that his driver is near

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

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‘It would not turn on’: Man takes brand-new Lexus to get inspection. Then it breaks down in line and he has to Uber to AutoZone

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‘Tell them you’re my dad’: Woman gets ‘overcharged’ by the mechanic. So, she recruits her Uber driver to talk to him

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

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‘Why are you limiting how much?‘: Chipotle customer tries to tip delivery driver bring burrito bowl. Then she gets a warning

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‘There’s nothing I can do’: Woman receives $375 worth of Uber Eats gift cards from friends and family. Then Uber blocks her account

Katherine Huggins is a New York-based journalist and freelance contributor to the Daily Dot&#8217;s tech and politics section.

Katherine Huggins

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Uber pushed drivers to switch to Teslas—now customers are boycotting the cars

Chad Swiatecki is a 30-year journalist who relocated to Austin, TX from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He writes regularly for Austin Monitor, and has written for Rolling Stone, Spin, New York Daily News, Texas Monthly, Austin Business Journal, Austin American-Statesman and many other regional and national outlets.

Chad Swiatecki

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‘Nah, not really’: Man’s Uber gets pulled over by police. Then tells the officers that he doesn’t have a license

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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‘My parents were paying for it; I’ve been paying for it; my friend was paying for it’: Man says to check your Apple Pay. Then he reveals what it means if you have a $10 charge

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

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‘You’re a parent’: Woman requests Uber for her and her 5 kids. Then the driver refuses to pick them up

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