SECOND THOUGHT [20TH JANAURY 2026] The recent launch of ride-hailing service Uber in Saint Lucia has sparked debate among transport stakeholders, despite initial optimism about advancing the island’s digital economy. While the platform is currently limited to local taxi drivers, concerns have emerged over regulatory readiness, public safety, and the potential impact on traditional taxi operations, raising questions about whether the country is fully prepared for the shift without broader consult

A food delivery robot met an untimely end in Miami, Florida, after being demolished by a train on the evening of January 15. Footage filmed by Guillermo Dapelo shows the robot motionless on railroad tracks as a train barrels toward it, ultimately crushing the device. “I was walking my dogs around 8 pm and that’s when I saw the food car standing on the train tracks,” Dapelo told Storyful. “An Uber Eats delivery had called the company to let them know where it was standing and within a matter of m

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