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Hyderabad Gig Workers Fear Losses From KBR Park Detours

Hyderabad Gig Workers Fear Losses From KBR Park Detours
Gig Workers Warn of Losses From KBR Detours · deccanchronicle.com

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.

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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