Uber has quietly ended its activities in Côte d'Ivoire from Ivory Coast on September 24, 2025, after six years of presence in Abidjan. None An official statement was not published to explain this withdrawal, but according to Jeune Africa, notifications have been sent to both drivers and users to inform them of the cessation of company operations in Ivory Coast.

The platform of Driver reservation has been present in Côte d'Ivoire since 2019. On the regulatory level, Uber has come up against increasingly stringent requirements imposed by local authorities, including licensing and compliance. This frame complex legislative requirements, combined with increasing pressure from disgruntled drivers, has made operating the service more and more difficult. It's not the first setback for the company on the continent: in 2022, Uber suspended its operations in Tanzania, due to regulatory obstacles. The company is still active in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, well that in these markets too, it faces challenges, in particular protests from drivers and demands on commissions. Uber's departure leaves now free field for its competitors in Abidjan, in particular Yango, who strengthens its presence on the market by developing local partnerships.