Uber whistleblower: ‘We had easy access to power’

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A former executive reveals how far the company went to court influential leaders around the world.

Mr MacGann has leaked thousands of documents to the Guardian, who shared them with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and media partners around the world, including the BBC.Uber says its "past behaviour wasn't in line with present values" and it is a "different company" today.

You can watch Panorama: Taking us for a Ride: The Uber Files on BBC Two at 20:00 BST on Monday 11 July or on BBC iPlayer

 

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