India Gig Worker Strike

Gig worker unions, led by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union and supported by the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers, have called for a nationwide 'All India Breakdown' strike on February 7, 2026. Drivers associated with ride-hailing platforms such as Ola Consumer, Uber, Rapido, and ERC are expected to go offline for at least six hours. The protest is against falling incomes, alleged exploitation by platforms, and the government's failure to notify minimum base fares under the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025. Key demands include immediate notification of minimum base fares, a ban on private vehicles for commercial transport, and the removal of Clause 17.3 of the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025, which allows aggregators to charge significantly lower fares. The unions have urged the central and state governments of India to engage in dialogue with worker representatives to establish fair and sustainable regulations for the app-based transport sector. The strike is expected to cause significant travel disruptions across several Indian cities.