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SAN FRANCISCO, (APP/AFP): Uber on Wednesday introduced a
newly formed policy board that includes a former vice president of the European Commission, as the ride-sharing service navigates regulatory roads around the world.
The new board, including former EU commission for competition Neelie
Kroes, held its first meeting this week, Uber advisor David Plouffe said in a blog post.
“We had vibrant discussions about every aspect of our business and
the unique challenges and opportunities Uber faces around the world,” he said of the meeting.
“As ridesharing continues to grow, we look forward to the Board’s
candid advice and insights.”
The board also includes former Peruvian prime minister Roberto
Danino; Quality Council of India chairman Adil Zainulbhai; one-time Australian competition and consumer commission chairman Allan Fels; Gesner Oliveira, who served as president of the Brazilian Administrative Council for Economic Defense.