Uber, Eternal and Porter reportedly quit Karnataka’s gig-worker welfare board
The platforms are reportedly challenging Karnataka’s gig-worker law, which imposes a 1% transaction-linked welfare levy, with delivery and ride-hailing fees capped by vehicle and service type.
What happened
Uber, Eternal and Porter reportedly exited Karnataka’s gig-worker welfare board while challenging the state law. The 1% transaction-linked welfare levy raises
Key facts
- 15 platform companies registered
- about 7 lakh gig workers represented
- 1% welfare fee per transaction
- Food and grocery delivery fee capped at 50 paise per transaction
- Ride-hailing fee capped at 50 paise for two-wheelers, 75 paise for three-wheelers and ₹1 for four-wheelers
Why this matters
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