Uber announced yesterday (May 4) that it has officially kicked off its first Public Policy Advisory Board meeting in order to help guide the company through its market expansion — all the while, facing regulatory pressures abroad and at home.
Uber is currently in 70 countries, but that expansion has been less than smooth — including the latest $100 million labor lawsuit in San Francisco. But the hope is that, with its new policy board, the expansion plans for Uber will be received in a more positive light.
“We had vibrant discussions about every aspect of our business and the unique challenges and opportunities Uber faces around the world. We’re already benefitting greatly from the wisdom and savvy of our board members,” David Plouffe, chief advisor and member of the board of directors, wrote in a blog post on Medium.
The members of the policy board include:
“Longer term, we’re optimistic that apps like Uber can offer a real alternative to individual car ownership and usage, whether you’re in San Diego or Shenzhen. After all, if you can press a button and get an affordable, stress-free ride across town in minutes, you’ll use your car less and maybe move away from car ownership altogether,” Plouffe wrote.
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