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Uber reportedly lobbied politicians, broke laws in global push

Uber Technologies Inc. attempted to lobby politicians and flouted laws as part of efforts to expand globally from 2013 to 2017, according to newspaper reports based on leaked documents.

Tribune News Service · Jul 10, 2022

Report: Uber lobbied, used 'stealth' tech to block scrutiny

As Uber pushed into markets around the world, the ride-sharing service lobbied political leaders to relax labor and taxi laws and used a “kill switch″ to thwart regulators and law enforcement

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2022

Former EU digital chief secretly helped Uber lobby Dutch PM, leak suggests

Files appear to show Neelie Kroes trying to assist firm during ‘cooling-off’ period after leaving commission

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022

What are the Uber files? A guide to cab-hailing firm’s ruthless expansion tactics

Trove of documents leaked to the Guardian cast light on firm’s operations at height of its global rise

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022

‘Violence guarantees success’: how Uber exploited taxi protests

Leak suggests former CEO believed there was an upside to attacks on drivers as firm campaigned for law changes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022

Emmanuel Macron secretly aided Uber lobbying drive in France, leak reveals

Leaked messages show then French economy minister told Uber executives he had brokered secret ‘deal’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022

Travis Kalanick’s response to the Uber files

Spokesperson for former Uber chief executive issues statement to global journalistic investigation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10, 2022

Uber Had Weighed Strategic Options For Indian Business At One Point

Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE:UBER) had weighed strategic options for its Indian ride-hailing business, including a sale, but suspended discussions following the meltdown in tech startup valuations, the Bloomberg reports. Uber began weighing alternatives, including a stock swap with local companies or a pullout, before a global equity market selloff spoilt the plans.…

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2022

Super Pumped review: Drama about Uber’s former head honcho is low-calorie entertainment of the highest order

Instead of offering genuine suspense, this Paramount+ show gives us a grab bag of gimmicks

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Michael Hiltzik: Why don't regulators stop Elon Musk from breaking the law?

In his takeover adventure with Twitter, it seems more likely than not that Elon Musk has broken the law.

Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2022