Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Telangana Gig Workers Plan Strike for Fair Wages
Gig and platform workers in Telangana are planning a state-wide flash strike on July 22 and an indefinite strike after August 8 if their demands are not met.
They are supported by several trade unions.
The workers are demanding fair minimum base fares, the notification of Gig and Platform Workers Rules, and the implementation of minimum fares under the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025.
The protest represents the collective voice of thousands of workers seeking fair earnings, dignified working conditions, and social security.
The trade union leaders have appealed to all gig and platform workers to participate in the strike and remain prepared for an indefinite agitation if their demands continue to remain unaddressed.
Gig and platform workers in Telangana plan a state-wide flash strike on July 22 and an indefinite strike after August 8 if demands are not met.
Trade unions support the strike, demanding fair minimum base fares and the notification of Gig and Platform Workers Rules.
Key demands include fair per-kilometre and per-minute rates and the implementation of minimum fares under the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025.
The protest represents the collective voice of thousands of workers seeking fair earnings and dignified working conditions.
Trade union leaders have appealed to all gig and platform workers to participate in the strike and remain prepared for an indefinite agitation if demands are not addressed.
- Who
- Gig and platform workers, including app-based cab drivers, auto drivers, goods transport drivers, delivery executives, and trade union leaders
- What
- Support for a state-wide flash strike on July 22 and an indefinite strike after August 8 if demands are not met
- When
- Flash strike on July 22, indefinite strike after August 8
- Where
- Telangana
- Why
- To demand fair earnings, dignified working conditions, and social security for gig and platform workers
Gig Workers and Trade Unions
App-Based Platforms and Government
Fair Minimum Base Fare
Gig Workers and Trade Unions
Demand fair minimum base fare and just per-kilometre and per-minute rates for all app-based transport services.
App-Based Platforms and Government
Platform companies unilaterally determine fares, often lower than demanded.
Notification of Gig and Platform Workers Rules
Gig Workers and Trade Unions
Immediate notification of the Gig and Platform Workers Rules and constitution of the Welfare Board.
App-Based Platforms and Government
Government has not yet notified the rules or constituted the Welfare Board.
Implementation of Minimum Fares
Gig Workers and Trade Unions
Implementation of minimum fares under the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025.
App-Based Platforms and Government
Platform companies and government have not implemented the guidelines.
- Date of Flash Strike
- July 22
- Date of Indefinite Strike
- After August 8
- Key Demands
- Fair minimum base fare, notification of Gig and Platform Workers Rules, implementation of minimum fares under Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025
- Platforms Involved
- Ola, Uber, Rapido, Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, Blinkit, Porter
- Trade Union Leaders
- P Srikanth, Ajay Babu, A Nagesh Kumar, Santosh Kumar, RK Reddy, P Sathish Kumar Natha
- Founder President of TGPWU
- Shaik Salauddin
