Uber to cut 10% of global workforce

Uber is cutting about 3,300 jobs, representing roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, as the ride-hailing giant moves to simplify its management structure and redirect resources towards growth and new technology.

The cuts, announced by CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, are the company's largest workforce reduction since the COVID-19 pandemic. Uber says the restructuring is intended to remove layers of management, streamline teams and allow decisions to be made more quickly.

Khosrowshahi said Uber's rapid expansion in recent years had created a more complicated organisational structure than the company now needs. The restructuring will reduce management layers and eliminate some smaller teams, with a particular focus on making the organisation more efficient.

The company plans to redirect some of the savings into key areas including ride-sharing, food and retail delivery, and autonomous vehicles.

Uber's growing investment in robotaxis comes as autonomous-driving companies increasingly challenge the traditional ride-hailing model. The company has committed more than $10 billion to autonomous vehicle technology and is working with several partners as it seeks to establish a major presence in the emerging robotaxi market.

The job cuts come despite strong recent financial performance. Uber reported $14.2 billion in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, while gross bookings and trips continued to grow.

The company has also been reshaping its delivery operations, bringing several teams under unified leadership as it attempts to reduce duplication and improve efficiency.

Uber's drivers and delivery couriers, who generally operate as independent contractors, are not included in the employee cuts. The reduction primarily affects the company's corporate workforce.

The restructuring also signals a significant shift in how Uber intends to operate as competition intensifies across transportation and delivery. While the company continues to expand its traditional services, it is increasingly positioning autonomous vehicles as a central part of its future strategy.