Karnataka's Gig Worker Welfare Plan May Increase Costs

Karnataka is creating a welfare fund for gig workers, who do things like deliver food or drive cabs.

They plan to collect money from consumers, platforms like Uber, and the workers themselves.

This means prices for services might go up.

Experts are worried about how this will work, especially if worker wages aren't protected.

They also point out that some platforms aren't open to negotiating with workers.

While some companies support it, it's not clear yet how all the rules will be enforced.

It's a new step that acknowledges the importance of these workers, but there are challenges to be addressed.