New Delhi : Commuters across India may face travel disruptions on Saturday, as drivers working for ride-hailing apps such as Ola, Uber and Rapido are on a coordinated nationwide strike. The protest, the ‘All India Breakdown,’ is likely to see thousands of workers logging out of these platforms for at least six hours.
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU), backed by several labour organisations operating across India, announced the strike. The union described the move as a protest against what it called unfair pricing practices and weak regulation in the sector. It also stated that aggregator platforms continue to decide fares independently despite the existence of the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025.
In another post, the union said, “Despite Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025, platforms continue to fix fares arbitrarily. Our demands are clear: Notify minimum base fares, end misuse of private vehicles for commercial rides.” An immediate notification of minimum base fares for app-based transport services, including autos, cabs, bike taxis and other aggregator-based services. The union said these fares should be finalised in consultation with recognised driver and worker unions and should align with the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025.
The February 7 strike comes after a string of protests by gig workers across several platform-based industries. In December 2025, food delivery and quick-commerce workers held demonstrations over low payouts and demanding working conditions, including during peak business days.
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