Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Gig Workers Strike Disrupts Hyderabad Airport Cabs and Food Deliveries
Gig workers in Hyderabad went on strike, which caused problems for people trying to get cabs to and from the airport and for those waiting for food deliveries.
The workers are upset because the prices they charge haven't gone up even though fuel prices have, making it hard for them to earn enough money.
They also say they aren't getting enough trips.
The strike made it difficult for people to find cabs and get their food delivered on time.
The police talked to the workers to try to solve the problem.
Gig workers in Telangana staged a state-wide strike affecting airport cabs and food deliveries.
Passengers faced long waits and delays due to a shortage of cabs at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Drivers accused Ola and Uber of low fares and inadequate trip allocations.
Food delivery services like Swiggy, Zomato, and others were disrupted due to a shortage of delivery partners.
Workers threatened an indefinite hunger strike if their demands were not met.
- Who
- Gig and Platform workers in Telangana
- What
- A state-wide flash strike by gig workers
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To demand fare revisions and better trip allocation from digital platform companies
Gig Workers
Ride-Hailing Platforms
Fare Structures
Gig Workers
Drivers demand fare revisions to match rising fuel prices.
Ride-Hailing Platforms
Platforms argue that fares are set based on market dynamics.
Trip Allocation
Gig Workers
Drivers claim they are not getting enough trips.
Ride-Hailing Platforms
Platforms maintain that trip allocation is based on demand and supply.
- Date
- Wednesday
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Affected Services
- Airport cabs, food and grocery deliveries
- Participating Workers
- 3.90 lakh Gig and Platform workers
- Platforms Affected
- Ola, Uber, Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, Blinkit, Porter