Uber is cutting about 10% of its global workforce as it removes management layers, reduces the number of small teams and brings more employees back to the office.
The company says the move will generate savings that it plans to reinvest in growth and innovation. It also wants to invest more in drivers, couriers and merchants, expand its core businesses and develop autonomous rides.
“A leaner organisation will mean clearer ownership, faster decisions, and more time spent building rather than coordinating,” chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi told employees on Wednesday.
The company had about 34,000 employees at the end of 2025, according to its latest annual report.
“Uber plans to slash as many as 3,300 jobs, mainly in management roles, as it looks to funnel cash towards its pivot into robotaxis,” Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell, said in a note.
