Uber Departs Nigeria and Uganda as Competition and Expenses Increase
Uber is exiting Nigeria and Uganda, discontinuing ride-hailing services in both African nations with immediate effect. The corporation said it made the decision after a business evaluation. In Nigeria, ride-hailing drivers have faced increased gasoline and operating costs, while disagreements over prices and platform fees have sparked protests in recent years. Competition from Bolt, inDrive, and local services has also increased.
The problem deteriorated after Nigeria eliminated its petrol subsidy in 2023, raising transit and living costs. Uber had expanded its Nigerian operations beyond vehicles, establishing a boat service in Lagos in 2019 to help commuters avoid the city’s notorious traffic congestion.
In Uganda, Bolt, SafeBoda, and Faras are likely to fight for Uber’s former clients. The latest departures follow Uber’s withdrawals from Ivory Coast and Tanzania during the last year. The corporation will now operate in only four African countries: Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa.
Uber said it will assist affected drivers and workers, with its help center remaining open in Nigeria and Uganda until September 23. The corporation said the decision had no effect on its overall operations in Africa and that it continues to see prospects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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