According to an investigation , a cache of leaked private documents from the ride-sharing corporation Uber show the unethical and maybe criminal strategies it used to drive its rapid international expansion beginning nearly ten years ago.
The investigation, known as the “Uber Files,” which involved numerous news outlets, discovered that company officials used the occasionally violent backlash from the taxi industry against drivers to gain support and elude regulatory authorities as it sought to expand into new markets early in its history.
The disclosures, which were compiled from 124,000 papers from 2013 to 2017 and shared with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, are the latest blow to a corporation racked by controversy as it grew into a disruptive force in local transportation.
Uncensored text and email correspondence between executives is included in the cache, with standouts coming from co-founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick, who was forced to resign in 2017 after being accused of brutal management techniques and numerous instances of sexual and psychological harassment at the workplace.
One of the media sources involved in the investigation, claimed that Uber’s explosive growth depended on subsidised drivers and discounted fares that undercut the taxi business, “sometimes without seeking permits to operate as a taxi and livery service.”As cab drivers felt their means of support were threatened, they have faced violent reaction across Europe.
Uber has used comparable strategies in European nations like Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy, mobilising drivers and enticing them to report crimes to the police when they were the victims of violence in order to use media attention to persuade the authorities to grant them concessions. However, Uber pointed the finger at previously acknowledged “mistakes” made by Kalanick’s leadership.
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Such a shocking News 🗞️ Uber a well known company engaged in this kind of Activities . It’s not fair , severe action should be taken against them
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Didn’t expect such a big organization like Uber to indulge in such activities. A major reformation is needed. Informative eye opening article. Keep it up
Very informative. Gives new insights from the news
I think from here on this should not be case and public are completely trusting ubers and illegal activities like sharing our personal messages or adopting illegal mal practice like driving without permission should be strictly banned by the govt. Ver very valid info. Good job for publishing it.