Uber India lays off 600 people

Uber on Tuesday said it is laying off about 600 employees in India – about a quarter of its staff in the country- as business has taken a major hit amid Covid-19 pandemic.

The development comes days after rival Ola had announced laying off 1,400 people from its rides, financial services and food business.

Uber, in an e-mailed response, said the impacted positions include its driver and rider support operations, and other functions in India.

“The impact of Covid-19 and the unpredictable nature of the recovery has left Uber India South Asia with no choice but to reduce the size of its workforce. Around 600 full-time positions across driver and rider support, as well as other functions, are being impacted,” Uber India and South Asia President Pradeep Parameswaran said.