Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Uber is exiting its Nigerian and Ugandan markets, ending services that began in 2014 and 2016 respectively, after a global review of its operations. The pull-out coincides with a company-wide reduction of about 10% of staff—roughly 3,300 jobs—as resources shift toward its robotaxi program, with affected employees being notified.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechMeme·Uber is shutting down services in Nigeria and Uganda from September 2 after a global review of its operations; it launched in Nigeria in 2014 and Uganda in 2016 (Bloomberg)
Uber will cease operations in Nigeria and Uganda on September 2 after a global review of its activities. The company launched in Nigeria in 2014 and in Uganda in 2016. The shutdown follows Uber’s decision to cut services in several markets to focus on core operations.
- The Next Web·Uber cuts 10% of its workforce and shuts down in Nigeria and Uganda
Uber is eliminating 3,300 positions, about 10% of its global staff, and closing operations in Nigeria and Uganda. The company is reallocating resources toward its robotaxi program. An internal memo confirms all affected employees have been notified, with EU workers following a 30-day consultation period.
- Hacker News·Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect
Uber is exiting Nigeria and Uganda immediately after a review of its business, joining recent pull-outs from Ivory Coast and Tanzania and a 10% global workforce cut announced by CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. The company, which launched in Nigeria in 2014 and Uganda in 2016, cited low driver earnings, high commission fees and intense competition, while pledging support for affected employees and keeping its help centre open until 23 September. This leaves Uber operating only in Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa across Africa.