Uber exits Nigeria and Uganda, leaving thousands of drivers without income
Uber has announced it is pulling out of Nigeria and Uganda, leaving thousands of drivers searching for new sources of income. The move was reported by France 24.
Ride-hailing company Uber has announced it is withdrawing from operations in Nigeria and Uganda. The decision affects thousands of local drivers who had relied on the platform as a source of income and who must now look for alternative ways to earn a living.
The withdrawal was reported by French broadcaster France 24 as part of a program covering current events across the African continent. The company's decision is described as having immediate consequences for drivers' daily lives, since many depended on the rides offered through the platform as a primary or supplementary source of income.
Impact on drivers
The report emphasizes that the shutdown leaves the affected community of drivers in a position where they urgently need to find alternative means of income. Specific figures on exactly how many drivers are affected, or the company's stated reasoning for the decision, were not included in the source material.
Uber's exit from Nigeria and Uganda was mentioned alongside a broader roundup of African news, which also touched on other regional issues, including the situation in Sudan. This suggests the company's decision is being viewed as part of a wider economic and social picture on the continent, though further details on future plans for these markets were not provided in the source.
