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Uber opens centre of excellence in Limerick

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28 July 2015

Uber is to set up its first centre of excellence outside the US in Limerick, creating 150 jobs in the city by the end of the year and around 300 when it is fully up and running. The company is also investing €4 million in the city this year as it aims to make Limerick one of its growing network of customer service hubs.

Uber is already advertising for an initial 50 jobs as it looks to start operations in the city by the end of August, and has signed a 10-year lease on a site on Thomas Street which will become home to 300 local employees when fully operational.

The centre will become a major hub of Uber’s support organisation within EMEA driving innovation and service excellence for the community of Riders and Partner Drivers in the region.

“Uber is fast becoming one of the world’s most recognised brands and the company’s presence will provide a huge boost to Limerick,” said Martin Shanahan, chief executive of IDA Ireland. “The city is already home to an array of overseas companies, many in the technology space. This is the ultimate example of foreign investment making a real difference in a regional location and I look forward to seeing Uber roll out its ambitious plans in the period ahead.”

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