Telangana Gig Workers Strike on July 22, Disrupting Services

Gig and platform workers across Telangana launched a statewide strike on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, disrupting app-based cab, auto, delivery, and logistics services during peak hours. The action, organized by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union and the Telangana App-Based Drivers Forum, involves an estimated 200,000 workers demanding immediate government and corporate action on long-standing grievances regarding pay and regulation.

Union leaders said the protest, described as a "breakdown flash strike," was called after repeated representations to authorities and platform companies failed to yield results. Workers are staying offline during peak booking periods, which is expected to cause longer wait times and reduced availability of services on platforms including Ola, Uber, Rapido, Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, Blinkit, and Porter. Commuters, especially those traveling to airports and railway stations, have been advised to seek alternate arrangements.

The strikers have presented a series of core demands. They are calling for an immediate revision of fares, including a minimum base fare and updated per-kilometre and per-minute rates, arguing that current earnings have not kept...