Uber Faces Legal Battle in Australia Over Alleged Illegal Operations and Corporate Espionage

The ridesharing giant is accused of undermining competitors to dominate the market, as a high-profile trial unfolds.

A failed Australian rideshare app, GoCatch, has accused Uber of illegally operating in Australia to gain a competitive advantage.
The lawsuit alleges Uber engaged in corporate espionage and hacking of competitors' systems.
Uber has agreed to pay 272 million Australian dollars to settle a class-action lawsuit with 8,000 Australian taxi and rental car drivers.
Internal Uber emails suggest a deliberate strategy to undermine GoCatch, including the use of spyware to recruit GoCatch drivers.
The trial, which opened on April 2, 2024, is scheduled to last for 10 weeks and is being held in the Victoria state Supreme Court.