ICIJ: How Uber won access to world leaders, deceived investigators and exploited violence against its drivers in battle for global dominance

As it grew from scrappy Silicon Valley startup to a world-conquering multi-billion dollar operation, Uber promoted itself as a leader of the digital revolution.
But the tech company pushed its agenda the old-fashioned way. Uber’s scandals and missteps in the United States, from its spying on government officials to its leaks of executive misconduct, have been the subject of books, TV series and newspaper investigations. more...

ICIJ: The Uber Files

The secret story of how the tech giant won access to world leaders, cozied up to oligarchs and dodged taxes amid chaotic global expansion. more...

politico: Uber drivers wage battle to obtain their data

A former Uber driver in the U.K. is leading a crusade to obtain driving data from the ride-hailing company, in a foretaste of coming battles between workers and platforms over access to highly valuable digital information.
Uber collects vast amounts of data on its users and drivers, everything from routes and performance ratings to what languages drivers speak — data that the company uses to optimize its services. more...

spiegel online: Taxi-App: Gericht verhängt erstes Verbot gegen Uber-Fahrer

Neuer Rückschlag für Uber: Das Landgericht Frankfurt hat nach SPIEGEL-ONLINE-Informationen erstmals einem Fahrer der Beförderungs-App ein direktes Fahrverbot erteilt. Ein Taxiunternehmer hatte dem Mann eine Falle gestellt. [mehr...]