Why is Uber pulling out of some African markets?
For ride-hailing platforms, the calculation is ultimately simple: passengers want affordable journeys, drivers need enough income to cover their costs and the company needs a commission large enough to sustain its service.
Uber’s exit from Nigeria follows a series of withdrawals from African markets, including Ivory Coast in 2025 and Tanzania in January as the company takes a more selective approach to its operations on the continent [File: Sodiq Adelakun/Reuters]For drivers, the ability to switch platforms, or leave them altogether, gives them an alternative when commissions or fares become unattractive.
Abuja, Nigeria – Uber is leaving Nigeria and Uganda just as the cost of running a ride-hailing business is becoming harder to sustain in parts of Africa.
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