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Uber files

A global investigation revealing how Uber broke the law, duped police and regulators, and secretly lobbied governments across the world.

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The Uber files

  • A screen shot of the Uber taxi app in Brisbane.

    In numbers
    The worldwide scale of the Uber files

  • President Emmanuel Macron

    Emmanuel Macron
    French President ‘proud’ of supporting Uber’s lobbying drive

  • Uber drivers composite image

    ‘They were taking us for a ride’
    How Uber used investor cash to seduce drivers

  • Mark MacGann

    The Uber whistleblower
    I’m exposing a system that sold people a lie

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Explainers

  • Guardian design image

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

  • Composite

    From eureka moment to global domination
    A timeline of Uber’s aggressive expansion

  • The Uber headquarters of in San Francisco, California.

    ‘We will not make excuses’
    Uber responds to Uber files leak

  • Travis Kalanick

    Travis Kalanick
    Former CEO's response to the Uber files

Opinion

  • Uber taxi cab on a UK street

    The world is rightly appalled by the Uber files – the drivers aren’t so surprised

    Alex Marshall
  • A protest by taxi drivers against non-traditional services such as Uber in Paris, France, January 2016

    Uber stormed through an open door – now politicians must change the locks

    Jamie Susskind
  • Passengers walk near Uber ride-share signage after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, U.S. July 10, 2022. REUTERS/David Swanson

    Uber’s privileged access to politicians shows the lobby system urgently needs to change

    Vicky Cann
  • Uber Drivers strike in London, UK - 06 Oct 2021<br>Mandatory Credit: Photo by Loredana Sangiuliano/SOPA Imag/REX/Shutterstock (12527047l) Uber drivers strike holding placards at Uber's headquarters, during the demonstration. Uber drivers held a strike in London during a 24-hour action to demand better rate per mile, 15% max commission, transparency of charges on customers, no fixed rate trips, 50% surcharge on out of area trips, no more unfair deactivations, and reinstatement of unfairly deactivated drivers. Uber Drivers strike in London, UK - 06 Oct 2021

    The Uber files tell a simple truth: democracy depends on curbing mercenary tech giants

    Rafael Behr

Podcasts

  • Uber graphic

    Part 1
    The Uber files: the unicorn

  • The source story

    Part 2
    The Uber files: the whistleblower

  • Lakeside Drivers-AM-01

    Part 3
    The Uber files: the drivers

Latest news

  • A Uber billboard in Nairobi

    African leaders who dilute workers’ rights for Uber’s digital empire harm Africa

  • French president Emmanuel Macron was identified as a key ally when he was economy minister.

    Uber’s lobbying activities in France face inquiry after Guardian investigation

    • In this photo illustration a close-up of an Uber app is seen on an iPhone

      Union calls on UK Uber users to join 24-hour strike over revelations

    • The Uber files composite

      The Uber files: how the leak prompted outrage across the world

    • The Uber files: the ridesharing service set up shop in Australia in 2012 without the required permits and most states did not begin to legitimise the tech giant until 2016. Documents leaked to the Guardian reveal the company knew it was operating illegally upon launch.

      The Uber files: firm knew it launched illegally in Australia, then leaned on governments to change the law

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