# Uber global restructuring and workforce reduction > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uber-global-restructuring-and-workforce-reduction > Updated: 2026-09-10T09:48:04.000Z. Sources: 271. Developments: 5. Uber Technologies is implementing a major global restructuring that includes cutting approximately 10% of its workforce, totaling about 3,300 positions. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi stated the initiative is intended to make the company “simpler and faster” by reducing organizational complexity. The reorganization involves a 20% reduction in management personnel, a decrease in employees positioned seven or more layers below the CEO, and a nearly 50% reduction in “micro-teams.” Additionally, Uber is merging several departments and tightening its remote work policy to a hybrid model. The company intends to redirect savings toward autonomous mobility and robotaxi technology. As part of its shifting priorities, Uber officially wound down its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria and Uganda on September 2, 2026, ending a 12-year tenure in Nigeria and approximately a decade of service in Uganda. This withdrawal follows similar exits from Ivory Coast and Tanzania and occurs amid economic challenges in the region, such as President Bola Tinubu’s reforms in Nigeria which increased costs for fuel and vehicle maintenance. In Nigeria, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched an investigation into the exit. FCCPC Chief Executive Officer Tunji Bello stated the commission is examining whether Uber fulfilled outstanding obligations to customers, including unfulfilled services, pending payments, or unresolved transactions. Uber has maintained its Help Centre until September 23 to address such matters. ## Claims - Uber will wind down its operations in Nigeria and Uganda effective September 2, 2026. (disputed by 26 sources) - Uber shut down operations in Nigeria and Uganda on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. (disputed by 9 sources) - Uber ended its operations in Nigeria and Uganda on September 2 following a review of business priorities. (disputed by 4 sources) - CEO Dara Khosrowshahi stated that recent growth created excessive management layers and fragmented responsibility. (corroborated by 40 sources) - Uber is cutting approximately 3,300 jobs, representing 10% of its global workforce. (corroborated by 40 sources) - The number of managers at the company will decrease by 20%. (corroborated by 31 sources) - The company will reduce the number of teams consisting of only one or two members by nearly half. (corroborated by 24 sources) - The decision to exit Nigeria and Uganda follows a review of business priorities and investment focus across Africa. (corroborated by 24 sources) - Uber launched its Nigerian operations in Lagos in 2014. (corroborated by 20 sources) - Remote work will be limited to approximately 1% of the workforce. (corroborated by 19 sources) - The company will merge its engineering, science, and delivery departments. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Operational teams for restaurants, retail, and white-label delivery will be merged. (corroborated by 14 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Uber to limit remote work to 1% amid major restructuring Uber is limiting fully remote work to 1% of its staff and asking most remote employees to relocate to offices as part of a restructuring that includes 3,300 job cuts and a reduction in management layers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uber-to-limit-remote-work-to-1-amid-major-restructuring ### 2026-09-07: Uber exits Nigeria and Uganda markets amid regulatory probe Uber has exited the Nigerian and Ugandan markets. Nigeria’s FCCPC is investigating the move to ensure customers are not left with unresolved payments or unfulfilled services. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uber-exit-from-nigeria-and-uganda-triggers-fccpc-investigation ### 2026-09-04: Uber exits Nigeria and Uganda markets amid global restructuring Uber has shut down its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria and Uganda as part of a global restructuring. The FCCPC is now investigating the company's exit regarding unfulfilled customer obligations. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uber-exits-nigeria-and-uganda-amid-global-job-cuts ### 2026-09-02: Uber to exit Nigeria and Uganda operations by September 2026 Uber is exiting Nigeria and Uganda on September 2, 2026, following a business review. The move is part of a global restructuring to focus on autonomous vehicle technology and robotaxis. 156 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uber-to-exit-nigeria-and-uganda-operations-in-september-2026 ### 2026-09-02: Uber to cut 10% of global workforce in major restructuring Uber is cutting 10% of its global workforce, approximately 3,300 jobs, to simplify its structure and reduce management layers. The company will reinvest savings into autonomous vehicle and robotaxi technology. 109 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uber-to-cut-3300-jobs-in-global-reorganization --- Cite as: Uber global restructuring and workforce reduction. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/uber-global-restructuring-and-workforce-reduction