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Uber to cut 10% of its employees as focus shifts to robotaxi network
Ireland🏛️ PoliticsCenter4 hr. ago

Uber to cut 10% of its employees as focus shifts to robotaxi network

Uber announced plans to cut 3,300 jobs, representing approximately 10 percent of its corporate workforce, as part of a restructuring aimed at reducing complexity and generating cost savings to fund its expansion into robotaxi technology. The layoffs include a 20 percent reduction in managerial roles and the elimination of hundreds of positions. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi emphasized that the changes are necessary to streamline operations and support the company's $10 billion investment in autonomous vehicle technology. The decision follows increased competition from companies like Waymo and Tesla, as well as challenges in Uber's food delivery segment, where DoorDash has gained significant market share in the U.S. Analysts estimate the cost-cutting measures will save around $825 million annually, with funds redirected toward AI-driven initiatives and robotaxi development.

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The Irish Times logoThe Irish TimesIndependent🔒Center4 hr. ago
Uber to cut 10% of its employees as focus shifts to robotaxi network

Uber announced plans to cut 3,300 jobs, representing approximately 10 percent of its corporate workforce, as part of a restructuring aimed at reducing complexity and generating cost savings to fund its expansion into robotaxi technology. The layoffs include a 20 percent reduction in managerial roles and the elimination of hundreds of positions. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi emphasized that the changes are necessary to streamline operations and support the company's $10 billion investment in autonomous vehicle technology. The decision follows increased competition from companies like Waymo and Tesla, as well as challenges in Uber's food delivery segment, where DoorDash has gained significant market share in the U.S. Analysts estimate the cost-cutting measures will save around $825 million annually, with funds redirected toward AI-driven initiatives and robotaxi development.

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