Uber's aggressive growth strategies significantly impacted its valuation and legal standing. The company's approach to rapidly launch services in cities worldwide, often disregarding local regulations, led to a surge in its valuation due to the rapid user and revenue growth. However, this approach also led to numerous legal challenges. Uber faced threats from law enforcement and local taxi unions in many cities, and the company often chose to fight these battles in court, bearing the costs of fines and tickets. This defiance of regulations became a part of Uber's DNA, but it also led to a tarnished reputation and legal complications, which could have long-term impacts on the company's valuation.
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