Gig workers call 5-hour nationwide app shutdown, hitting Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto, Ola, Uber

GIPSWU has called a 12 PM–5 PM nationwide shutdown of app-based services, demanding ₹20/km minimum payout and a central gig-worker law after a ₹3/litre fuel hike pushed petrol to ₹97.77 and diesel to ₹90.67. Action threatens delivery and mobility platforms across food, grocery and ride-hailing.

— Filed Sat, 16 May, 2026, 12:06 IST · Source Inc42 · Buzz · Updated

Gig & Platform Service Workers Union called a 5-hour nationwide shutdown of app-based services, demanding ₹20/km minimum payout and central gig-worker law after fuel price hikes, targeting Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto, Ola, Uber and others.

Why this matters

Second signal in days flagging GIPSWU's nationwide 12–5 PM app shutdown, escalating gig-worker pressure on India's largest delivery and mobility platforms after a sharp fuel hike.

Retail-company theme steady at 423 signals in 90 days.