Uber trims Africa footprint as it bets on driverless rides and a leaner org

Uber is exiting Nigeria and Uganda from Sept. 2 and cutting about 3,300 jobs globally as part of a restructuring to flatten its management layers and redirect resources toward growth areas, notably autonomous mobility. The company plans to invest over $10 billion in robotaxis in coming years and aims to position its platform for driverless rides, while continuing to operate in Sub-Saharan Africa and focusing on markets with higher value. The Nigeria-FAAN airport dispute is not cited as the reason for the withdrawal.