Uber Cuts 3,300 Jobs in Major Restructuring Drive

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Uber has laid off approximately 3,300 employees, representing around 10% of its total workforce. The move is part of a broad reorganization initiative led by Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi. Khosrowshahi described the goal as building a leaner and more efficient organization. The sweeping cuts signal a significant strategic shift in how the ride-hailing giant plans to operate going forward.

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