Uber rejects allegations that scrapping flagship service will put jobs at risk

• Uber has rejected claims that scrapping flagship service will put jobs at risk
• The decision to scrap UberX was a deliberate portfolio simplification to eliminate overlap and clarify choices for riders, with existing drivers able to transition to other service tiers
• Uber's business model isn't sustainable, with drivers facing challenges covering rental fees and financing obligations, according to the National E-Hailing Federation of South Africa