Uber lays off 3,300 employees in largest cuts since the pandemic
Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: United States
Business & EconomyTechnology

Uber Technologies has laid off 3,300 employees, or 10 percent of its workforce, marking the largest cuts since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi stated that the layoffs are part of broader efforts to reduce management layers and simplify team structures. Additionally, Uber plans to invest $10 billion into its robotaxi unit, despite growing tensions with other companies in the space.
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