Ride-hailing giant Uber has withdrawn from both Nigeria and Uganda, marking the latest in a string of African market exits for the company. The move follows the earlier collapse of Uber’s operations in Tanzania and Côte d’Ivoire, raising questions about the long-term viability of global ride-hailing models in several African markets.
The pattern suggests global ride-hailing platforms may be struggling to compete against lower-cost local alternatives or adapt their business models to the economic realities of these markets, where affordability and informal transport options remain strong competitors.
The exits leave openings for homegrown mobility startups to capture market share in cities where Uber has now stepped back.