Gig workers linked to ride-hailing, food delivery, and quick commerce platforms are calling for a temporary nationwide strike on Saturday, protesting rising fuel prices and what they say are inadequate earnings. The protest is organized by the GIPSWU (Gig and Platform Workers Union) and will pause services from 12 pm to 5 pm. During the strike window, drivers and delivery partners associated with app-based platforms are expected to suspend work, affecting ride-hailing, food delivery, and delivery services tied to quick commerce.
The union’s demands include higher payouts and fuel-linked compensation, arguing that higher fuel costs are cutting into daily take-home earnings. Both outlets describe the action as a response to the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices, with gig workers saying the current compensation structure does not adequately account for rising operating expenses. The strike is limited to a five-hour period and is framed as a nationwide protest to highlight the financial strain faced by drivers and delivery partners.
