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EconomyWhy is Uber pulling out of some African markets?

Uber ended its services in Nigeria and Uganda on September 2, after 12 years in Nigeria and about a decade in Uganda. Rising fuel, parts and maintenance costs, pressure on fares, and driver frustration over commissions and working conditions are making ride-hailing increasingly difficult to sustain in parts of Africa.

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Why is Uber pulling out of some African markets?
Why is Uber pulling out of some African markets?Economy