{"id":180755,"date":"2024-05-10T08:08:26","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T08:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/10\/glovo-to-shutdown-operations-tonight\/"},"modified":"2024-05-10T08:08:26","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T08:08:26","slug":"glovo-to-shutdown-operations-tonight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/10\/glovo-to-shutdown-operations-tonight\/","title":{"rendered":"Glovo to shutdown operations tonight \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Glovo will at 10:00 pm this evening shut down its operations in Ghana.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is after it made a stunning announcement of its decision to withdraw from the Ghanaian market to stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>High operational costs and revenue shortfalls have been cited as some of the reasons why the company decided to exit the country.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_1046304\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0805.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1046304\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As a precursor to this decision, Glovo had earlier consolidated its branches in Osu, Spintex, and Kumasi with its administrative office in East Legon, owing to financial constraints.<\/p>\n<p>As of yesterday, the once bustling East Legon office bore a deserted look, with office equipment, furniture, and signage of the company all cleared out.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_1046303\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0807.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1046303\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The ramifications of Glovo\u2019s exit extend beyond mere logistics.<\/p>\n<p>Close to 30 direct staff members, including managers and workers across various departments, will be directly impacted by the company\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, hundreds of delivery riders, who formed the backbone of Glovo\u2019s service, are also set to feel the effects of this decision.<\/p>\n<p>However, amidst the uncertainty, there is a silver lining for some. Delivery riders, who were notified in advance about Glovo\u2019s impending shutdown, are expected to be the least affected.<\/p>\n<p>Many of them already work for other delivery platforms, mitigating the immediate impact of Glovo\u2019s closure.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_1046308\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_0809.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1046308\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some of these riders, speaking to Citi Business News, expressed a nonchalant attitude towards the company\u2019s exit, indicating their readiness to pivot to alternative platforms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are other delivery companies that we can explore now that Glovo has ceased operations so I am not so bothered,\u201d said William Jotefe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am not so bothered. Although the only food delivery company left now is Bolt Food, I can switch to general delivery services and work for others. So I am not really bothered about the news,\u201d Victor Asuma, another Glovo rider said.<\/p>\n<p>Glovo under its contractual agreements, was not responsible for the motorbikes or cars used by its delivery riders.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its challenges some staff of Glovo, who were informed about the company\u2019s exit plans weeks ago told Citi Business News the company ensured timely payment of their salaries, providing a semblance of stability amidst the turbulence.<\/p>\n<p>citinewsroom.com <\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Glovo will at 10:00 pm this evening shut down its operations in Ghana. This is after it made a stunning announcement of its decision to withdraw from the Ghanaian market to stakeholders. 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