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Uber plans to cut about 3,300 jobs

Uber is laying off about 3,300 employees, representing roughly 10% of its global headcount, according to Technorunch. The company says the cuts are intended to reduce management layers while directing investment toward its ride-sharing, delivery and robotaxi divisions.

Uber is laying off about 3,300 people, or roughly 10% of its global headcount, according to Technorunch.

The company is making the cuts as part of an effort to reduce management layers and invest in its ride-sharing, delivery and robotaxi divisions.

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Technorunch — Uber is laying off 10% of staff, or 3,300 people

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