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Uber driver abandons Brisbane woman on freeway, cites ten-minute threshold policy
An Uber driver abandoned a Brisbane woman on the Western Freeway at Toowong around 11:30pm Thursday after refusing to complete her trip. The driver said the journey exceeded his 10-minute threshold and became aggressive when questioned. Uber apologized, refunded her fare, and confirmed an investigation into the incident.
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Published 01 Aug 2026, 09:06 UTC · Updated 01 Aug 2026, 09:10 UTC
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