Telangana: App-Based Drivers Call State-wide Flash Strike On July 22
The forum raised concerns over declining earnings, increasing commissions and delays in implementation of welfare measures for gig and platform workers: Reports
HYDERABAD: The Telangana App-Based Drivers Forum has called for a statewide flash strike on July 22 and warned of an indefinite strike after August 10 if its demands are not addressed.
The decision was taken at a round-table meeting in Hyderabad attended by representatives of app-based cab drivers, auto drivers, goods transport drivers and delivery workers associated with platforms such as Ola, Uber, Rapido, Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto and Blinkit.
The forum raised concerns over declining earnings, increasing commissions and delays in implementation of welfare measures for gig and platform workers.
It demanded immediate revision and notification of per-kilometre, per-minute and per-order fares across services, along with a fare increase to ensure sustainable earnings. The forum also sought an end to what it described as excessive commissions charged by companies and vendors.
Among other demands were action against unauthorised vendors and use of out-of-state vehicles, notification and implementation of Gig and Platform Workers Rules, constitution of a welfare board, and consultations with workers’ representatives before policy decisions affecting the sector.
