Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Gig Workers Plan Indefinite Strike in Telangana
Gig and platform workers in Telangana are planning to go on an indefinite strike starting August 8.
They are demanding better pay, social security, and transparency from companies like Ola, Uber, and Swiggy.
The workers want a minimum base fare, health insurance, and pensions.
They also want the government to make rules to protect their rights.
If their demands are not met, many workers will stop working, which could disrupt services like food delivery and ride-hailing.
Gig workers in Telangana plan an indefinite strike starting August 8.
Nearly 4 lakh workers from platforms like Ola, Uber, and Swiggy may participate.
Key demands include minimum base fare, algorithm transparency, and social security measures.
Workers want the government to notify and implement Gig and Platform Workers Rules.
The strike aims to disrupt app-based mobility and delivery services if demands are not met.
- Who
- Gig and platform workers' unions in Telangana
- What
- Indefinite strike from August 8
- When
- Starting August 8
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To press for fair earnings, social security, transparent policies, and improved working conditions
Gig Workers' Union
Platform Companies
Fair Earnings and Transparency
Gig Workers' Union
Demand for minimum base fare, revision of per-kilometre and per-minute charges, and algorithm transparency.
Platform Companies
Platform companies may resist changes that could impact their revenue and operational flexibility.
Social Security Measures
Gig Workers' Union
Call for mandatory health and accident insurance, pension, maternity benefits, and access to Welfare Board schemes.
Platform Companies
Platform companies may argue that such measures could increase operational costs and complexity.
Regulation and Oversight
Gig Workers' Union
Urge government to notify and implement Gig and Platform Workers Rules and constitute a Welfare Board.
Platform Companies
Platform companies may prefer self-regulation and resist additional government oversight.
- Strike Start Date
- August 8
- Number of Workers Involved
- Nearly 4 lakh
- Key Demands
- Minimum base fare, algorithm transparency, social security measures, cap on aggregator commissions
- Platforms Affected
- Ola, Uber, Rapido, Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, Blinkit
- Strike Participants
- App-based cab drivers, auto drivers, goods transport operators, delivery workers