Uber drivers to protest low pay, unsafe work after leaks

The mass of emails, memos and presentations revealed by the Guardian – spanning four years and 40 countries – showed that Uber knowingly flouted laws, duped police and exploited violence against vulnerable drivers as it lobbied governments for access. — AP

JOHANNESBURG/BRUSSELS/BANGKOK: For South African activist Sechaba Lehana, this week’s slew of Uber leaks confirmed his worst fears: the taxi app knew full well the risks that drivers ran and put its profits before their well-being.

The mass of emails, memos and presentations revealed by the Guardian – spanning four years and 40 countries – showed that Uber knowingly flouted laws, duped police and exploited violence against vulnerable drivers as it lobbied governments for access.