Investigators have released surveillance video from the brutal attack which took place on February 15 at about 5:15 a.m.
The driver, who was parked on the 3500 block of Joyce street in Port Richmond, survived.
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"By the grace of God it didn't turn out worse than it absolutely could have. You see the strike points are right in the vital areas of the victim's body; chest, neck and head," said Captain Sekou Kinebrew.
Police are hoping someone recognizes the suspect in the video and calls in a much-needed tip.
Other Uber drivers say they typically don't fear for their safety especially because they don't exchange cash with their passengers.
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"I feel pretty safe driving Uber because a lot of times the payment is made before we pick up the customer. I haven't had any bad incidents" said Leonard Thurman, who has been driving with the rideshare app for two years.
One additional piece of identifying information: police say the suspect is missing a front tooth.
Investigators are asking anyone that may recognize the suspect in the video to call the tipline, or East Detectives.