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India's New Year's Eve Gig Strike Threatens Major Delivery Apps and Online Retailers

Gig workers in India plan to strike on New Year's Eve over low pay and poor working conditions, causing potential delivery disruptions and highlighting global gig economy issues.

International Business Times UK · Dec 29, 2025

Cabs will not turn on AC during rides: Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union

Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union launches 'No AC Campaign' due to low per-kilometre rates.

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024

Hyderabad cab drivers launch ‘Low Fare, No Air’ campaign seek remunerative fare to airport

In Hyderabad, cab drivers have launched the 'Low Fare, No Air' initiative to advocate for increased airport ride fares. The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by long queues and extended waiting times. Drivers are burdened by a 30% commission imposed by…

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

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Telangana Gig workers demand better working conditions

In Hyderabad, a coalition of orgs. working for unorganised sector workers demanded a social security board, implementation of Street Vendors Act 2014 and creation of street vending zones. TGPWU called for a tripartite social security board, job security and physical safety. NASVI highlighted the need for resurvey of street vendors…

The Hindu · Jul 16, 2023

‘No Fare No Air’: cabbies demand better fares to and from Hyderabad airport

The TGPWU apologised to commuters for having to wait for cabs on account of the campaign.

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2023

Gig workers union demand accountability for delivery agents, more taxi stands

Gig workers union demanded the RWAs take responsibility for pets and companies to compensate delivery executives injured in pet attacks

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

Scuffle between airport private security and cabbie at RGIA

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

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