Uber claims US regulators collect too much data on its passengers

The ride-hailing app says data of more than 11 million customers has been collected by agencies, often without any explanation of why it is needed

Uber has claimed that transport regulators collect too much data on its passengers and drivers, marking the latest chapter in the ride-hailing giant's fraught relationship with authorities.

In a report released on Tuesday, Uber showed that state and local agencies - such as public utility and taxi commissions - requested data affecting more than 11m user accounts and half a million drivers between July and December 2015.