Uber’s huge global expansion was helped by the company’s ability roo leverage violent clashes with taxi drivers to evade regulation

A leaked cache of documents reveals the illegal tactics UBER used to fuel its huge global expansion.

A joint media investigation dubbed “the Uber files” found that company officials leveraged violent backlash from the taxi industry to gain public support and evade regulatory authorities.

The investigation found that Uber’s subsidised drivers threatened the taxi industry, leading to violent clashes in citires around the world.

The investigation also accuses Uber of having worked to evade regulatory investigations by leveraging technology.

Uber in a statement has acknowledged “mistakes”, but laid the blame on previous leadership under the company’s former chief executive.

“We’ve moved from an era of confrontation to one of collaboration, demonstrating a willingness to come to the table and find common ground with former opponents, including labor unions and taxi companies.”

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It comes as the ride-share app has admitted its mislead customers in regards to the “free cancellation” warnings in Australia.