Uber Pulls Out of Côte d’Ivoire After Six Years

Uber Pulls Out of Côte d’Ivoire After Six Years

Uber has officially shut down operations in Côte d’Ivoire, ending a six-year presence in Abidjan, its first West African city launch back in 2019. The service went offline on Sept. 24, 2025. Why it matters The exit underscores a recurring challenge for global tech giants in Africa: standardized global models often struggle against localized rivals […] The post Uber Pulls Out of Côte d’Ivoire After Six Years appeared first on Tech Labari.

Uber pulls out of Côte d’Ivoire after six years

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Uber's exit from Côte d'Ivoire after six years, an app that transforms any website into an AI platform, and SunCulture's $5 million funding to expand solar irrigation in Africa.

Uber's Côte d'Ivoire Exit Reveals The Limits Of A Global Playbook

Uber Technologies Inc. has ceased operations in Côte d’Ivoire, the company has confirmed, ending a six-year presence in its first French-speaking African market and underscoring the challenges global tech firms face in adapting to local realities on the continent. The ride-hailing giant notified users that its app would become unavailable as of September 25, expressing regret for the inconvenience but not detailing its reasons. The withdrawal, h…

Uber shuts down in Côte d’Ivoire after six years

Uber, the global mobility giant, has shut down operations in Côte d’Ivoire after six years of operation, marking its first withdrawal from the African continent. The company cited no official reason, but pressure from driver cash-flow needs and regulatory frictions outweighed its brand power. The mobility company first entered Côte d’Ivoire on December 5, 2019, launching in Abidjan. For six years, it competed with rivals like Bolt, Yango, and Mo…