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Glovo plans to lay off 750 workers in Spain

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Posted on March 11, 2026

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· Last updated: April 1, 2026

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BARCELONA, March 11 (Reuters) - Glovo, a subsidiary of Delivery Hero, plans to lay off 750 workers in Spain, it said on Wednesday as it is forced to reduce its delivery service in more than 60

Glovo to Lay Off 750 Employees in Spain as Delivery Services Scale Down

Glovo Announces Major Workforce Reduction Amid Service Cutbacks

Background of the Layoffs

BARCELONA, March 11 (Reuters) - Glovo, a subsidiary of Delivery Hero, plans to lay off 750 workers in Spain, it said on Wednesday as it is forced to reduce its delivery service in more than 60 locations to avoid closure.

Impact on Delivery Operations

Reduction in Service Areas

Glovo is scaling down its delivery service in more than 60 locations, a move aimed at preventing the closure of its operations in Spain.

Official Statements and Reporting

(Reporting by Joan Faus; writing by Emma Pinedo; editing by Charlie Devereux)

Key Takeaways

Glovo has announced layoffs of up to 750 delivery workers across about 60 Spanish locations to prevent service closures in those areas, while continuing operations in over 800 other cities. (elpais.com)
The company transitioned from a ‘false self‑employed’ model to hiring riders as employees less than a year ago, hiring around 14,000 of over 30,000 offered contracts—layoffs now follow that shift. (cadenaser.com)
Glovo faces mounting regulatory and financial challenges, including large fines for labor violations and antitrust issues, compounding the impact of its recent restructuring. (euroweeklynews.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many workers is Glovo planning to lay off in Spain?

Glovo plans to lay off 750 workers in Spain.

Why is Glovo reducing its delivery service in Spain?

Glovo is reducing its delivery service in over 60 locations to avoid closure.

Which company owns Glovo?

Glovo is a subsidiary of Delivery Hero.

In how many locations is Glovo reducing its delivery services?

Glovo will reduce its delivery services in more than 60 locations.

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Glovo plans to lay off 750 workers in Spain

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