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Uber to end ride-hailing in Nigeria, Uganda September 2, 2026

9/3/2026

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Summary

Uber Exits Nigeria

Uber will cease ride-hailing operations in Nigeria and Uganda on 2 September 2026.
The shutdown ends Uber’s service in Nigeria since 2014 and Uganda since June 2016.
Uber will keep rider support open for 21 days and give drivers a one-time payment.
Nigerian drivers cited 25% commissions and higher fuel costs after the 2023 subsidy cut.
Uber announced a global reduction of roughly 3,300 jobs, about 10% of its workforce.

Summary

Uber Nigeria Exit

Uber will retain rider data only as long as legally required and will maintain appropriate security controls to protect it.
Riders can use Uber’s online privacy inquiry form to request data access, correction, or deletion.
Uber will terminate Uber for Business services in Nigeria and will reach out to corporate partners for assistance.

History

Historical Context

Rising driver grievances and mounting regulatory fees have pressured Uber’s African business. Earlier, South African officials impounded more than 300 vehicles in 2015, and Philippine regulators fined the firm up to PHP200,000 in October 2014. These confrontations have accelerated a continent-wide move toward local mobility platforms, culminating in Uber’s 2026 withdrawal from Nigeria.

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Uber Exits Nigeria

Uber will cease ride-hailing operations in Nigeria and Uganda on 2 September 2026.
The shutdown ends Uber’s service in Nigeria since 2014 and Uganda since June 2016.
Uber will keep rider support open for 21 days and give drivers a one-time payment.
Nigerian drivers cited 25% commissions and higher fuel costs after the 2023 subsidy cut.
Uber announced a global reduction of roughly 3,300 jobs, about 10% of its workforce.

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