Uber leaves two key African markets — and their drivers in despair

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

Uber's departure from Nigeria and Uganda has left countless customers high and dry.

With fuel prices, maintenance and other operating costs rising, many say they're struggling to make a living.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:57:00 UTC.

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