Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Gig Workers Strike Disrupts Hyderabad Services
Gig workers in Hyderabad went on a flash strike on Wednesday, stopping food and goods delivery services and making app-based cabs very expensive.
They did this to ask for better pay, a welfare board, and rules to protect them.
The strike happened during lunch time, which made it hard for people to get food and goods.
The workers said they will go on an even bigger strike starting August 8 if their demands are not met.
This strike affected companies like Ola, Uber, Swiggy, and Zomato.
Gig workers in Hyderabad went on a flash strike on Wednesday, disrupting food and goods delivery services.
The strike caused long waits and surge pricing for app-based cabs.
Workers from Ola, Uber, Rapido, Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, and Blinkit participated.
Demands include a welfare board, revised rate cards, and implementation of aggregator guidelines.
Workers threatened an indefinite strike from August 8 if demands are not met.
- Who
- Gig and platform workers in Hyderabad
- What
- Flash strike disrupting services
- When
- Wednesday, during peak lunch hours (12:30 PM to 2:00 PM)
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To demand better working conditions, welfare board, rate card revision, and implementation of aggregator guidelines
Gig Workers' Demands
Platform Companies' Stance
Welfare Board
Gig Workers' Demands
Demand speedy constitution of the welfare board for better working conditions.
Platform Companies' Stance
Platform companies may resist due to potential increased operational costs.
Rate Cards
Gig Workers' Demands
Seek revision of rate cards to ensure fair compensation.
Platform Companies' Stance
Companies may argue that current rates are market-driven and sufficient.
Aggregator Guidelines
Gig Workers' Demands
Push for implementation of aggregator guidelines for better regulation.
Platform Companies' Stance
Companies may prefer self-regulation to avoid stringent government oversight.
- Date
- Wednesday
- Strike Duration
- 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
- Affected Services
- Food delivery, goods delivery, app-based cabs
- Participating Workers
- Cab drivers, auto drivers, goods transporters, delivery workers
- Companies Affected
- Ola, Uber, Rapido, Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, Blinkit
- Demands
- Welfare board, rate card revision, aggregator guidelines, Motor Vehicles Act enforcement
- Potential Next Action
- Indefinite strike from August 8 if demands are not met