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This Ride Share App Keeps Pissing Off DC

This Ride Share App Keeps Pissing Off DC

Update: 2025-10-21
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The ride share app Empower has had a whirlwind few weeks. The owner was even threatened with jail time if he didn't shut down the app and now he’s back in court. So what exactly is going on with this ride share app and why has it been so controversial? Martin Austermuhle from The 51st is here to explain. 



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This Ride Share App Keeps Pissing Off DC

This Ride Share App Keeps Pissing Off DC

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