LAGOS — Mixed reactions have continued to trail the exit of Uber, a global ride-hailing company, from Nigeria, with some residents expressing concern over the impact on commuters and drivers, while others said alternative platforms could fill the gap.
Some Lagos residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday, expressed divergent views on the company’s decision to end its operations in Nigeria.
NAN reports that Uber announced on September 2 that it was closing its operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect.
The company said it took the “difficult decision” following a strategic review of its business priorities and investment focus across Africa.
Uber began operations in Nigeria in 2014 and expanded to Uganda two years later.
