Uber facing questions over how it knew Transport for London boss used app Leaked files show cab-hailing firm noted Sir Peter Hendy ‘used an Uber car twice’ during one week in 2014 The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022
TechScape: Uber’s easy ride is over Why the tech giant’s aggressive approach to growth may only encourage future startups. Plus: the latest in Elon’s Twitterverse The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022
First Thing: January 6 attack panel examines Trump’s ‘summoning a mob’ Ex-militia spokesperson testifies to House committee, saying: ‘This could have been the spark that started a new civil war.’ Plus, dark side of Victoria’s Secret The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022
Lies, damn lies: Inside the 15 July Guardian Weekly The fall of Boris Johnson. Plus: The Uber files, revealed The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022
Uber faced intense scrutiny in India, suggests International Consortium of Investigative Journalists expose BENGALURU: The Uber Files' expose by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) suggests that Uber came under intense scrutiny from RBI, Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), and Indian tax authorities. The Times of India · Jul 13, 2022
Morning mail: Pacific Islands Forum rift, new images of universe, top five State of Origin deciders Wednesday: Anthony Albanese to face contention when he lands in Fiji. Plus: stunning pictures from the James Webb telescope The Guardian - AU · Jul 12, 2022
Widow of food delivery rider vows to fight for workers' rights after legal win The wife of a food delivery rider who died in Sydney says she hopes no other family "suffers the sadness and pain we have experienced" after winning a legal battle against gig company Hungry Panda. ABC News · Jul 12, 2022
Pete Buttigieg Is Moving to Michigan. He Should Take the Transportation Department With Him. It would signal that the transportation future involves decentralization and rapid change rather than Washington-style command-and-control. Reason · Jul 12, 2022
Uber Technologies Whale Trades For July 12 A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Uber Technologies. Looking at options history for Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) we detected 14 strange trades. Benzinga · Jul 12, 2022
Emmanuel Macron ‘proud’ of supporting Uber’s lobbying drive in France French president vows to ‘do it again tomorrow’ after leaks he told Uber executives he had brokered secret ‘deal’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022
Macron Dismisses Criticism of Uber Contacts as Minister President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday dismissed critics who questioned his close dealings with Uber executives and business lobbyists when he was France's economy minister, saying he was "extremely proud" of his achievements in that role. Macron's political opponents on the left and the right lashed out at the president Monday… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 12, 2022
EU urged to investigate ex-politician’s Uber links and rein in tech lobbyists MEPs call for inquiry into Neelie Kroes while cab-hailing firm could lose access to European parliament The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022
Macron dismisses criticism of Uber contacts as minister President Emmanuel Macron is dismissing critics who questioned his close dealings with Uber executives and business lobbyists when he was France’s economy minister The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022
Macron responds to Uber Files allegations, 'proud' of meetings with executives Addressing for the first time accusations that he bent the rules for the US transport company Uber when he was economy minister, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday acknowledged that he held discussions with company executives, and he would do it again. Radio France Internationale · Jul 12, 2022
Reuters · Jul 12, 2022 France's Macron: I wouldn't change anything in dealings with Uber French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he would not change a thing in the approach he took to U.S. ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies when he served as economy minister, after political foes said they would seek a parliamentary inquiry.
The Conversation · Jul 12, 2022 The Uber files: leaked documents reveal a strategy of chaos – has anything changed? Uber has had a controversial history since its founding in 2009, from violent conflicts among drivers to a secret software allegedly used to evade law enforcement. Now, a leak of over 124,000 documents dubbed the Uber files shows the extent to which the firm under co-founder and former CEO Travis…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022 Uber stormed through an open door – now politicians must change the locks The company’s aggressive stance shows why governments need to put their foot down, says barrister Jamie Susskind
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022 ‘They were taking us for a ride’: how Uber used investor cash to seduce drivers Firm faces ongoing battles over workers’ rights and unpaid waiting times after drawing in drivers with huge subsidies
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022 First Thing: Role of far-right groups to be examined by January 6 panel The Capitol attack committee will focus on extremists such as Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. Plus, inside the ‘school’ for men caught paying for sex
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022 Uber used Greyball fake app to evade police across Europe, leak reveals Firm’s bosses knew it was fooling authorities with tool showing phantom cars, documents show
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022 High UAE gas prices stand out where cheap fuel was the norm Fuel prices in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates have soared since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022 Tuesday briefing: How Mark MacGann revealed the secret history of Uber In today’s newsletter: Inside the story of the man who leaked explosive evidence of company’s expansion strategy
Newslaundry · Jul 12, 2022 Times Group made Rs 150-crore deal with Uber after taxi company was banned in Delhi: Report According to an investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, Times Internet, the digital arm of the Times of India group, invested in American taxi service provider Uber in India in 2015. The deal was reportedly valued at around Rs 150 crore and allowed Uber to “leverage the reach…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2022 Uber paid academics six-figure sums for research to feed to the media High-profile professors in Europe and the US were engaged as part of lobbying campaign, leak shows
The Times of India · Jul 12, 2022 Uber broke the law, lobbied with politicians: International Consortium of Investigative Journalists report BENGALURU: Uber broke the law, lobbied with politicians, exploited violence against drivers, and deployed illegal practices in a bid to gain a dominant position in the markets they operated in, including India, says a report by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) that has just been released.