{
  "id": 5127303,
  "title": "Uber says laying off 'about 10%' of workforce worldwide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/uber-says-laying-off-about-10-of-workforce-worldwide",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-02T16:47:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar Business",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar-business",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/02/09/2026/uber-says-laying-off-about-10-of-workforce-worldwide"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Uber, the ride-hailing giant, announced on Wednesday plans to lay off approximately 10 percent of its global workforce as part of \"significant organizational changes,\" according to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. The reduction in size, which comes as the company operates in over 70 countries, will streamline the platform and expedite decision-making.\n\nWith approximately 34,000 employees worldwide, Uber aims to reduce coordination delays and foster clearer ownership and faster decisions. The CEO emphasized that the leaner organization would allow for more time dedicated to building rather than coordinating. Founded in 2009, Uber revolutionized urban transportation by disrupting markets entrenched with taxi and private car companies. Over the years, Uber has expanded into delivery services, including food and retail, as well as courier services.\n\nDrivers earn varying rates in different countries; however, some have criticized the compensation and the use of their vehicles. Khosrowshahi's message also highlighted that the company has shut down services entirely in some countries, such as Nigeria, Uganda, and Tanzania. The layoffs are expected to simplify Uber's structure and enhance efficiency in its vast operations.",
  "summary": "<p>Washington: Ride-hailing giant Uber will be laying off around 10 percent of its staff as part of \"significant organizational changes,\" CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a message to employees released on Wednesday.</p> <p>\"Today, we're making a number of significant organizational changes across Uber,\" Khosrowshahi said. \"As a result, we will be reducing the size of our team by about 10…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Uber says laying off 'about 10%' of workforce worldwide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/uber-says-laying-off-about-10-of-workforce-worldwide-5129045",
        "published": "2026-09-02T16:56:39.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}