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End of an era: Uber exits Uganda, Nigeria after decade in market
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Uber has exited the Ugandan and Nigerian markets after a decade, focusing on higher-yielding regions in Africa and global restructuring to boost investment in autonomous vehicle research and core ride-sharing technologies.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 4 sources have reported it.
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You face a reshaped African mobility market as Uber leaves Uganda and Nigeria, freeing up opportunities for local rivals like Bolt and SafeBoda to capture former Uber customers and drivers.
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4 sources · 2 Sep 2026
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