Uber Pauses European Expansion Plans

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Uber has reportedly put five of its planned 2026 European market launches on hold, including Austria, Norway, and Greece.
The company cited recent successes in Finland and Denmark as a reason to focus on existing markets, but a potential acquisition of Delivery Hero may also be a factor.

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Uber has reportedly put five of its planned 2026 European market launches on hold, including Austria, Norway, and Greece. The company cited recent successes in Finland and Denmark as a reason to focus on existing markets, but a potential acquisition of Delivery Hero may also be a factor.

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