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At 10:00 pm tonight, Friday, May 10, Glovo will cease its operations in Ghana, marking a significant withdrawal from the market, as announced to stakeholders.
The decision comes as a result of high operational costs and revenue shortfalls, prompting the company to exit the country.
Preceding this move, Glovo had previously consolidated its branches in Osu, Spintex, and Kumasi into its administrative office in East Legon due to financial constraints.
The once bustling East Legon office now sits empty, stripped of office equipment, furniture, and company signage.
The impact of Glovo’s departure extends beyond logistics. Approximately 30 direct staff members, including managers and workers across various departments, will be directly affected.
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Additionally, hundreds of delivery riders, integral to Glovo’s services, will also feel the repercussions of this decision.
However, amidst the uncertainty, there is optimism for some. Delivery riders, forewarned of Glovo’s impending shutdown, are expected to be the least affected.
Many already work for other delivery platforms, lessening the immediate blow of Glovo’s closure.
Some of these riders, speaking to Citi Business News, expressed a pragmatic attitude towards the company’s exit, indicating their readiness to transition to alternative platforms.
“There are other delivery companies that we can explore now that Glovo has ceased operations so I am not so bothered,” said William Jotefe.
“I 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,” Victor Asuma, another Glovo rider said.
Despite contractual agreements, Glovo was not responsible for the motorbikes or cars used by its delivery riders.
Despite its challenges, some Glovo staff, informed of the company’s exit plans weeks ago, commend the timely payment of their salaries, providing a sense of stability amid the upheaval.
