# Uber leaves two key African markets, leaving drivers in despair

https://mins.news/en/item/54587

- DW, 2026-09-11 12:57 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/uber-leaves-two-key-african-markets-and-their-drivers-in-despair/a-79232189?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Uber has announced an immediate exit from Nigeria and the winding down of its operations in Uganda. Drivers already struggling with higher fuel, maintenance and other costs say the platform’s commissions, inflation and currency volatility are making it harder to earn a living.

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