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Uber announces layoffs of ~3,300 employees (10% of workforce) as a restructuring to cut management layers and boost efficiency.
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Uber Technologies IncUber Technologies, the U.S. ride-hailing giant, announced on the 2nd that it will cut approximately 3,300 employees, representing 10% of its total workforce. This marks the largest layoff since the COVID-19 pandemic. The move aims to adapt to the changing competitive landscape driven by the proliferation of autonomous taxis (robotaxis) and to expedite decision-making. In a memo to employees, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi explained that the management structure built during rapid growth has led to organizational complexity and now hinders decision-making. By reducing management layers and simplifying the organization, the company seeks to enhance operational efficiency. As part of this restructuring, Uber will cut the number of employees positioned seven or more levels below the CEO by 20%, and will halve the number of teams with only one or two direct reports. Multiple teams will be consolidated, and staffing will be concentrated in key hubs. The company plans to limit fully remote work to about 1% of employees, maintaining a three-day in-office requirement. Uber's last major layoff was in May 2020, when demand plummeted due to the pandemic, resulting in the reduction of about 6,700 employees. According to its annual report, the company had approximately 34,000 employees worldwide as of the end of 2025.
Uber Technologies IncUber announces layoffs of ~3,300 employees (10% of workforce) as a restructuring to cut management layers and boost efficiency.