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Hilaire: Talks with Uber yet to take place

22 January 2026
This content originally appeared on St. Lucia Times.

As Uber continues preparations ahead of its anticipated launch in Saint Lucia, the global ride-hailing company still has yet to meet with Tourism Minister Ernest Hilaire.Hilaire disclosed this at the January 19 pre-Cabinet briefing after reporters asked about the status of talks with the company. He confirmed that while he has received correspondence from Uber expressing a willingness to meet, no such engagement has occurred.