There'a definitely a coordinated attack on Uber going in at the moment. Who is behind it and why, I have no idea. But I think I'm going to disregard any new "Uber is eeeevil" articles which just happen to pop up.
A coordinated attack? You think it's surprising that this story is generating interest considering what Fowler alleges?
No, I think that this coordinated attack has been going on for at least a month (remember #deleteuber?) and that this is just the latest salvo in it.