2 weeks ago
Hyderabad Gig Workers Fear Losses From KBR Park Detours
In the city of Hyderabad, the roads around a big park called KBR Park are changing.
Soon, many roads there will only go one way.
People who drive taxis, ride bikes to give rides, and deliver food are worried.
They say the new routes will make their trips longer.
Longer trips mean they spend more time and fuel, so they earn less money.
If apps like Google Maps do not show the new roads, customers might be charged the wrong fare.
Then drivers could get blamed for something that is not their fault.
Delivery workers have timers, and being late can cost them wages.
Workers also worry about traffic jams, cancellations, and lower ratings.
They hope the new traffic plan does not hurt their income.
A one-way traffic system around KBR Park will come into force on Tuesday.
Cab drivers, bike-taxi riders and delivery workers fear longer detours, lower earnings, fare disputes and missed delivery timers.
Shaik Salauddin of the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union said fares could be wrong if Google Maps is not updated with the new route.
Delivery workers using timers, such as Rapido, could lose wages if routes become longer and deliveries are delayed.
Workers also worry about increased cancellations, traffic congestion and lower customer ratings.
- Who
- Cab drivers, bike-taxi riders and delivery workers in Hyderabad, represented by Shaik Salauddin of the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU).
- What
- A one-way traffic system around KBR Park that forces detours and longer routes.
- Where
- Around KBR Park in Hyderabad, affecting Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills and Film Nagar.
- When
- Tuesday, when the new traffic system comes into force.
- Why
- The detours add distance, which workers say could cut earnings, cause fare disputes and lead to missed delivery timers.
Key facts
- Event
- One-way traffic system around KBR Park
- Effective date
- Tuesday
- Location
- KBR Park, Hyderabad
- Affected areas
- Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar
- Exits provided
- 13
- Lane-changer points
- 10
- Affected workers
- Cab drivers, bike-taxi riders, delivery workers
- Union
- Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU)
Quotes
Shaik Salauddin
Founder-president of the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU)
““The fare is the main issue. If Google Maps is not updated with the new route, the suggested fare will be lower. The driver will then have to travel a longer distance, and when the fare increases, the driver will then be blamed.””
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