Uber announces over 3,000 layoffs amid $10B commitment to robotaxi partnerships

KGO Thu, September 3, 2026 at 2:34 AM UTC

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Uber is laying off 10% of its workforce, the San Francisco-based company announced Wednesday morning.

The cuts amount to roughly 3,300 salaried jobs -- not independent contractor drivers' jobs.

It's unclear how many layoffs will be of positions in the Bay Area.

This round of layoffs is Uber's largest since the pandemic.

MORE: Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many at Xbox in a 'reset' of its gaming division

The company says it's restructuring to consolidate management and cut costs.

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At the same time, Uber is committing $10 billion to robotaxi partnerships in the coming years.

This layoff ranks as the 10th-largest reported -- in terms of headcount -- this year.

What does this all mean for the industry?

We spoke with Sergio Avedian -- rideshare driver, driver advocate, and senior contributor at the Rideshare Guy blog and podcast -- about the future of the rideshare service industry.

Watch the full interview in the player above.

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