Consumer Investigations

DC Taxis Caught On WUSA9 Camera Fined $500

The DC Taxi Commission says it issued 15 citations, including $500 fines for refusing to pick up black and disabled passengers, while tracking an undercover WUSA9 investigation.

Undercover Probe: 25% Of Taxis Strand Black Riders

A WUSA9 undercover investigation documents black passengers waiting longer and being stranded on DC streets by 25% of cabs who passed them by in favor of white customers.

WUSA9 Towing Investigation Gets Refunds For Victims

A company that won't talk to WUSA9 sent a powerful message in the mail: a $173 refund check to a towing victim.

WUSA9 Probe Stops Shopping Center's Illegal Towing

A WUSA9 hidden camera investigation has stopped an illegal towing operation at one of Montgomery County's most popular shopping centers.

Contact Health Depts About Restaurant & Food Risks

If you identify a health risk at a restaurant, grocery store or other food establishment, a complaint to your local health department would likely result in an official inspection within 48 hours.

WUSA9 Probe: Compact Fridges At 'Dangerous' Temps

A WUSA9 investigation has found popular compact refrigerators using "thermoelectric" cooling could turn your food into poison.

Taxis Busted: DC Agents Shadow WUSA9 Team

In the wake of a WUSA9 investigation, DC taxi inspectors busted cabs for not picking up black passengers - and other violations - while shadowing our undercover taxi team.

DC Taxi Bust: WUSA9 Undercover At 11 PM

Search Violations At Your Favorite Restaurant Online

You can now search for restaurant violations at your favorite Montgomery County restaurant in a new database similar to established sites in the District and Virginia.

Caught On Camera: DC Taxi System Out Of Control

A WUSA9 taxi investigation assigned to explore racial disparity has identified troubles that go beyond race and show a taxi system out of control - and caught on camera.

Uber Drivers Caught On Camera In WUSA9 Sting Airing Tonight

Sedan drivers claiming to represent Uber are caught on camera in a WUSA9 investigation airing Monday, Feb. 18 at 11:00 pm. passing black passengers but stopping to offer transport to a white passenger.

Woman Hides Under Desk From Investigative Reporter

A funny thing happened while a reporter was investigating the lack-of-removal of an old residential tree.

Raw WUSA9 Video: DC Cabs Ignore 25% Black Passengers

Raw video of an undercover WUSA9 investigation shows segments shot during a month long investigation where 25% of black passengers were left stranded by DC cabs.

WUSA9 To Air Undercover DC Taxi Probe & Fightback

Monday at 11:00 p.m., WUSA9 is airing a new hidden camera investigation documenting the taxi problem - and a possible mobile phone solution to DC cabbie discrimination.

New WUSA9 Mobile Site To Target Taxi Discrimination

Monday at 11:00 p.m., WUSA9 is launching a new mobile site that will target discriminatory DC cabs and present more hidden camera documentation of black passengers not being served.

DC Taxi Commission Chair Extended Interview On Discrimination

This is an online exclusive extended interview with District of Columbia Taxi Commission Chairman Ron Linten regarding cabbies discriminating against passengers.

Facebook Roach Chat Ends In 7-Eleven Suspension

In this week's Food Alert, five closures including a WUSA9 viewer complaint that shut down a 7-Eleven.

Ethics Probe Into Councilman's Filthy Warehouse Action Reported

Health Violations Close Maryland Bakeries & Cafes

A high-end Bethesda bakery, a well known fried chicken restaurant, and a Dunkin Donuts are among six DMV eateries closed by health inspectors for sanitation violations.

Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings Suspended For Health Violations

Health inspectors suspended eight restaurants in Washington, Fairfax County, and Montgomery County since mid-November