Uber has lost nearly $8bn (£6.1bn) during its 10 years of existence, according to documents released ahead of its debut on the stock market.
The ride-hailing firm also disclosed that government authorities and regulators in the US are investigating a year-long cover-up after the details of millions of passengers and drivers were stolen in 2016.
Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi said: "Some of the attributes that made Uber a wildly successful startup – a fierce sense of entrepreneurialism, our willingness to take risks that others might not, and that famous Uber hustle – led to missteps along the way."
Mr Khosrowshahi, who took over the company 18 months ago, has vowed to run it with integrity.
The bankers handling Uber's IPO (initial public offering) are expected to reveal a pricing range for the firm's shares later this month, ahead of it trading on the New York Stock Exchange in May.
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It is expected to be the biggest technology IPO since Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group went public in 2014.
Uber's operating losses declined from $4bn (£3bn) in 2017 to $3bn (£2.3bn) in 2018.
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SharesPost analyst Alejandro Ortiz said: "They're showing that they're capable of controlling their costs, which has been a concern of ride sharing companies in general.
"That's a sign that will be looked on favourably in the next few weeks."
But, like its rival Lyft, profitability has been a challenge for Uber.
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