French Uber Files inquiry criticizes Macron’s secret dealings with ride-hailing giant - ICIJ
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One year after the global investigation, a parliamentary report has painted a damning picture of Uber’s early business practices and its close ties with French powerbrokers.

The recent parliamentary report includes:

  • Confirmation of a so-called “kill switch” Uber used to cut access to company servers and prevent authorities from seizing evidence during raids on its offices in at least six countries
  • Secret negotiations with officials over Uber-Pop, the company’s unlicensed, low-cost service
  • Undisclosed political ties between Macron and Uber figures.
  • Uber’s unmet job creation promises for France.