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Couple livestreams horrific Uber ride: ‘That was the scariest moment of my life’

Vancouver, CANADA — A Richmond couple livestreamed their ‘nightmare’ Uber ride on Facebook with their rideshare driver speeding through the streets of Richmond.

The driver allegedly picked up John Murray and Tameka Swann from their home on the city’s Northside just before 8 p.m. Monday for a night out on the town.

However, upon pulling away, they said someone rear-ended their Uber on…

Man poses as Uber driver to lure drunk woman in for sexual assault

California, USA — Authorities arrested Nassef Ragheb, 48, of Bakersfield after allegedly posing as an Uber driver to lure and sexually assault women.

According to police, the suspect’s arrest came after three related investigations in 2018, 2019 and 2020 for “stalking, prowling, peeping into a residence, burglary, false imprisonment and sexual battery.” 

On at least one occasion, Ragheb…

Ex-Uber driver GUILTY of terror massacre plot at London tourist hotspots

London, UK — A former Uber driver was convicted Monday of plotting a vehicle and weapons attack on London tourist sites including Gay Pride parade.

According to police, Mohiussunnath Chowdhury previously was once involved and arrested for attacking police with a sword outside Buckingham Palace.

The court heard 28-year-old had “dreams of martyrdom” as he planned gun, knife and van…

Woman arrested after stabbing a taxi driver 11 times

Colorado, USA — A Jefferson County woman was arrested last week after allegedly stabbing a taxi driver 11 times and then stealing his cab.

According to police, 21-year-old Ajla Zekan went shopping inside Dierberg’s on Tesson Ferry Road. After a few moments, a United Co cab appeared and picked up the woman where she seated at the back seat.

Furthermore, the woman reportedly asked the driver…

Heroic taxi driver saves woman from knife attack

England — Taxi driver Anwar Hussen has been praised after protecting a woman during a vicious rampage.

According to reports, Mr. Hussen was waiting outside a restaurant on Vicarage Road. Suddenly, a 39-year-old male (later identified as Khaled Ahmed) started to attack the unnamed woman.

As soon as he heard her scream, Mr. Hussen got out of his taxi and put himself between the knife and the…

From Taxi Driver to Grand-Slam Winning Coach: The Story of Alex Kenin

Australia — Russian-born Alex Kenin used to drive New York taxis and spoke English so poorly that he didn’t know where he was supposed to be going. Now, he is coaching a grand-slam champion.

Alex Kenin arrived in New York from what was then the Soviet Union in 1987 with his wife, Lena. The pair only had a few hundred dollars, searching for the “American Dream”.

Moreover, he drove a taxi…

Thai taxi driver FIRST case of human-to-human Coronavirus infection

Thailand — A Thai taxi driver has recently been added to the list of confirmed cases of the novel nCov infection. The latest announcement brought the current toll of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Kingdom to 19.

According to the Permanent Health Secretary Sukhum Karnchanapimai, the driver is the first instance of a local human-to-human viral transmission. Furthermore, the cabbie has never…

Car crash involving school bus and taxi leaves 4 injured (Chicago, IL)

Chicago, IL — At least 4 adults were injured after a school bus, pick-up truck, and taxi collided Thursday evening at the busy intersection of Stony Island Avenue, 79th Street, and South Chicago Avenue.

According to police, the 34-year-old taxi driver was driving a taxi south on Stony Island Avenue. Meanwhile, the 53-year-old pick-up truck driver headed northwest on South Chicago Avenue.…

Surrey mayor threatens $500 fine to Uber drivers caught picking up passengers in the city

Vancouver, Canada — A total of eighteen warnings were given out in Surrey with Uber being fined $500 a day as per city mayor Mayor Doug McCallum’s orders.

According to McCallum, ride-hailing companies need to comply with a business license. However, since Uber doesn’t have one, the service is operating illegally. Moreover, the city mayor promises that the fines will continue if Uber keeps…

Uber driver tricks blind passenger, tips himself £20 and 5-star rating

London, UK — Cornel Mihai, 32, was convicted of fraud by false representation on Tuesday after tricking Victoria Oruwari, 39, into handing him her iPhone at the end of a £51 journey in south London.

Ms. Oruwari is registered blind with a total loss of sight since the age of six. Moreover, the soprano singer – who was a finalist on BBC’s All Together Now – was desperate to get home. However,…

The Future of the Taxi Industry

A long, long time ago, the taxi industry lived in peace and harmony. Everyone loved the yellow-colored sleep-shaped vehicles, and everyone loved working as a taxi driver.

But then, Uber showed up with a simple app where customers are picked up in minutes by a clean, recent model and well-maintained car. Drivers went the extra mile with their customer service. In fact, some even provide water,…

UberEATS delivery guy strangles Popeye’s worker

Manhattan, NYC — An UberEATS delivery man is currently on police search after allegedly choking a fast-food worker.

According to police, the attack happened around 2 pm inside a Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen on 8th Avenue in Chelsea. The two initially got into a heated argument and started yelling at each other.

Eventually, the dispute turned violent. The UberEATS driver attacked the employee…

The $500M Rescue Plan That Could Save Debt-Burdened Taxi Drivers

The New York City and State leaders announced that they are planning on a $500 million bailout to help thousands of taxi drivers trapped in overvalued medallion loans.

The proposal would create a new public-private partnership to take over the debt that drivers took on to buy medallions.

According to reports, the New York Taxi Workers Alliance spearheaded the debt forgiveness plan.…

‘Taxi King’ No More: How Gene Friedman RUINED The Entire Cab Industry

The advantages and efficiency brought by the taxi industry are unfathomable – it mobilizes the entire region that it serves, and helps too many families to make ends meet and put food on the table. For many cab drivers, this is their entire life. But for ‘Taxi King’ Gene Friedman, this is all just one big game of monopoly.

The 49-year-old Russian-American businessman once ran more than 1,000…

Taxi driver hit in the head and had ear bitten in violent attack by his passengers

Birmingham, UK — Police are appealing for information after two men viciously attacked a taxi driver in Sheldon.

According to police, the cabbie picked up two male passengers around 11pm last August 24. However, they both allegedly became increasingly rowdy during the ride. So, the taxi driver pulled up by Travelodge in Coventry Road hoping to correct their behavior.

One of the passengers…

SHOCKING Uber report reveals 3,000 sexual assault took place in Uber cars

An exceedingly disturbing safety report released by Uber last week brewed another heated controversy for the ride-hailing giant.

After conducting a comprehensive review, the company discloses that more than 3,000 sexual assaults in their cars for 2018. Moreover, that figure included 229 rape cases.

However, Uber argues that the numbers have to be seen in a larger context. According to…

Uber driver caught watching porn while parked on hard shoulder of motorway

Manchester, UK — Authorities caught an Uber driver parked on the hard shoulder of M56 while watching pornography.

Police came across the ride-share vehicle on the eastbound Manchester Airport spur last Sunday night.

When they checked, they found the driver was watching pornographic material on (their) mobile phone.

The driver issued a Traffic Offence Report (TOR), which may result in a…