Archive · 28 Dec 2025
India Delivery Workers Strike Over Wages
Delivery workers in India are going on strike because they are not paid enough and have to work very long hours.
A survey found that most workers earn between Rs 200 and Rs 600 per day, which is not enough to support their families.
Many workers do not get any days off and have very little time to spend with their families.
The workers are also protesting against the '10-minute delivery' model, which they say causes accidents.
The strike has affected deliveries in some cities, including Gurugram, on Christmas.
Delivery workers in India are on strike to protest low wages, long hours, and lack of benefits.
A survey of 5,000 workers found that 64% earn between Rs 200 and Rs 600 per day, with 34% earning less than Rs 10,000 per month after expenses.
Many workers do not get any days off and have only 1-2 hours of leisure time per day.
The strike has affected deliveries in some cities, including Gurugram, on Christmas.
Workers are also protesting against the '10-minute delivery' model, which they allege causes accidents and injuries.
- Who
- Delivery workers in India, including those working for Swiggy, Zomato, Instamart, Zepto, Blinkit, Amazon, and Flipkart
- What
- A strike by delivery workers to protest low wages, long hours, and lack of benefits
- When
- Called for New Year's Eve, affecting Christmas deliveries
- Where
- Major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Lucknow
- Why
- To draw attention to challenges faced by delivery workers, including low wages, long hours, and lack of legal protection and benefits
- Estimated Gig Workers in India (2024)
- 80 lakh to 1.8 crore
- Survey Participants
- 5,000 delivery and taxi workers
- Average Daily Work Hours
- 10-12 hours (55%), 12-14 hours (20%)
- Average Daily Earnings
- Rs 200 to Rs 600 (64%)
- Monthly Earnings After Expenses
- Less than Rs 10,000 (34%)
- Workers Without Minimum Earnings Guarantee
- 47%
- Workers Opposing 10-Minute Deliveries
- 86%
- Daily Distance Driven
- 101-150 km
Sources
Delivery Workers' Strike: Survey Highlights Low Wages, Other Challenges
Platform Vs Partner: Gig Workers' Strike To Disrupt New Year's Eve Surge
Why Are India’s Delivery Workers Going on Strike This New Year’s Eve?
AI startup founder forgets documents for US visa interview, Blinkit delivers them in minutes: ‘Started panicking’
Blinkit's 6-Minute Delivery Shocks American Man Living In Delhi: "Super Quick"
