Uber's Retreat in Africa - Frustration with Drivers and Customers

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Uber leaves Nigeria and Uganda. The absence of the service not only meets numerous customers. Drivers are also increasingly in need, the rising fuel prices, maintenance costs and other operating costs.

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Uber leaves Nigeria and Uganda, limiting itself to only 4 countries on the continent. Expensive fuel, reduced profit rates and exchange rate volatility have increased pressure on the category. After more than a decade of presence in the market of Africa's most populous country, Uber unexpectedly announced this month its exit from Nigeria. The company will also immediately close operations in Uganda, limiting its operations to 4 nations on the co…