Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Telangana Gig Workers Strike for Higher Fares and Welfare Board
Gig workers in Telangana are going on strike because they want higher fares and better working conditions.
They say their earnings are not enough to cover rising fuel and operational costs.
The workers' union has been asking the government and app-based companies to address these issues, but they haven't gotten a response.
The union wants the government to implement a law that would create a welfare board for gig workers and follow guidelines for ride-hailing services.
They also want to stop the use of private vehicles for commercial services.
Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union announces statewide strike.
Demands include higher fares, implementation of Gig and Platform Workers Act, and Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines.
Workers oppose the use of private vehicles with white number plates for commercial ride-hailing.
Government and app-based platforms have not responded to repeated representations.
Strike aims to address inadequate earnings and rising costs for gig workers.
- Who
- Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union
- What
- Statewide strike demanding higher fares and welfare board
- When
- Announced
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- Lack of response to repeated representations and inadequate earnings
Gig Workers Union
Government and App-Based Platforms
Fare Revision
Gig Workers Union
Demand immediate fare revision due to inadequate earnings and rising costs.
Government and App-Based Platforms
No response to repeated representations.
Implementation of Gig and Platform Workers Act
Gig Workers Union
Urge the government to operationalize the welfare board and its rules.
Government and App-Based Platforms
No action taken to implement the legislation.
Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines
Gig Workers Union
Call for implementation of guidelines after consulting stakeholders.
Government and App-Based Platforms
No consultation or implementation of guidelines.
Use of Private Vehicles for Commercial Services
Gig Workers Union
Oppose the use of private vehicles with white number plates for commercial ride-hailing.
Government and App-Based Platforms
Allow the use of private vehicles for commercial services.
- Union
- Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union
- Leader
- Shaik Salauddin
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Key Demands
- Higher fares, welfare board, implementation of guidelines, ban on private vehicles for commercial use
- Government Response
- No response to repeated representations