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Ex-Obama adviser David Plouffe on Donald Trump’s campaign: ‘There’s something real behind it’

by Taylor Soper on December 7, 2015December 7, 2015 at 8:08 pm1 Comment

David Plouffe spent an hour on stage this past Friday in Seattle, talking about how Uber is changing the “future of work” with its technology-fueled ride-hailing platform. But before his fireside… Read More

Uber policy advisor David Plouffe calls proposed Seattle ordinance to unionize drivers ‘puzzling’

by Taylor Soper on December 4, 2015December 4, 2015 at 10:59 am 9 Comments

David Plouffe thinks a proposed ordinance to help Uber drivers unionize is “puzzling,” and one that may cost the City of Seattle a lot of dough if approved by councilmembers… Read More

Uber’s David Plouffe calls UberPool carpooling service a ‘trifecta of goodness’

by Taylor Soper on May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 at 12:17 pm 2 Comments

The idea of carpooling first arrived in America during World War II and again resurfaced in 1973 during the first oil crisis. But since then, the concept of packing multiple people in… Read More

Why this political veteran left the Obama administration to become Uber’s ‘campaign manager’

by Taylor Soper on May 1, 2015May 1, 2015 at 1:14 pm1 Comment

PORTLAND, ORE. — While he was campaigning for the presidential election seven years ago, Barack Obama had one of his most iconic rally events in Portland, Ore. along the Tom McCall… Read More

Here’s why Uber doesn’t wait for cities to establish new regulations before launching

by Taylor Soper on October 30, 2014October 30, 2014 at 12:51 pm 12 Comments

Uber often launches its service in cities around the world before working with regulators to ensure that it is complying with existing rules. Many people, including those from the taxi… Read More

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