Uber will lay off approximately 3 thousand 300 employees worldwide, equivalent to approximately 10% of its total workforce. As part of the restructuring, the number of managers will be reduced by 20%; some managers will be moved into individual contributor positions.
The company will merge its engineering, science and delivery teams, focusing on ride-hailing, delivery and robotaxi operations. Its restaurant, retail and direct delivery units will also be brought under one roof, while the share of employees allowed to work remotely will be reduced to below 1%.
Why it matters
The restructuring shows that Uber is moving toward managing its different business lines under a more centralized organization. Narrowing the management layer and moving some managers into individual contributor roles indicates that operational responsibilities will be prioritized over hierarchy in the decision-making structure. The merger of the engineering, science and delivery teams brings coordination among the company’s ride-hailing, delivery and robotaxi activities among its priorities. The sharp decline in the share of remote work is directly changing the working arrangement alongside the layoffs; however, it remains unclear how these steps will affect the teams’ day-to-day operations and the performance of these activities.
Background
Uber is not a new name in the FikirPilot archive: we have published 2 news reports mentioning the name in the past 90 days; the latest was dated 31 August 2026.