Uber is laying off about 3,300 people, or about 10% of its global headcount, in a bid to reduce management layers and invest more in its ridesharing, delivery, and robotaxi divisions.
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5:14 AM PDT · September 2, 2026
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Uber is laying off about 3,300 people, or about 10% of its global headcount, in a bid to cut management layers and invest more in its ridesharing, delivery, and robotaxi divisions. The company announced the changes in an internal email sent by CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and published online Wednesday.
Uber cutting 3,300 jobs in company-wide restructuring
Uber is laying off 10% of its staff as it seeks to cut management layers. Read the CEO's memo.
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