Gig workers union calls nationwide app shutdown Saturday 12-5pm over fuel hike, hitting Ola, Uber, Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto
Gig and Platform Services Workers Union (GIPSWU) has called a five-hour nationwide strike Saturday protesting a Rs 3/litre fuel hike (Petrol Rs 97.77/L Delhi, Rs 110.8/L Hyderabad) and low platform payouts. Action threatens cab rides and delivery fulfilment across India's largest quick commerce and ride-hailing platforms.
What happened
GIPSWU · Gig and Platform Services Workers Union called a nationwide app-based services shutdown Saturday 12-5pm protesting Rs 3/litre fuel price hike and low
Key facts
- Rs 3/litre hike
- Petrol Rs 97.77/L Delhi
- Diesel Rs 90.67/L Delhi
- Petrol Rs 110.8/L Hyderabad
- 12pm-5pm shutdown
Why this matters
Watch for accelerated platform consolidation talks and EV fleet partnership pitches as labor friction raises the strategic premium on owned rider networks and captive logistics assets.