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On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Uber announced it would cut around 3,300 jobs worldwide, approximately 10% of its workforce, its largest reduction since 2020. The same day, the company ended its operations in Nigeria and Uganda after twelve years of presence, citing reduced management layers and funding for autonomous vehicle development. Bolt announced it would stay in Nigeria, while Delivery Hero recommended Uber's buyout offer on the same day.
No official figures on the number of drivers or employees affected in Nigeria and Uganda have been released by Uber to date.
AUATON denounces a departure "without a transition plan", judging the Uber model to be exploitative.
Offer at 41.50 € per share (35% premium), acceptance open until November 5, 2026.
Uber promises more than $10 billion to its partners Avride, Lucid, Nuro, and Rivian.
Uber had already left Tanzania early 2026, before Nigeria and Uganda.
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