Gig workers to protest against low fares on February 7
India
Gig workers—including app-based drivers and autorickshaw operators—are gearing up for a countrywide strike on February 7.
Organized by groups like the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union, the protest aims to call out low fares set by ride-hailing apps and what they see as government inaction over unfair pricing.
Unions demand guaranteed minimum base fare for all rides
The unions want a guaranteed minimum base fare for all app-based rides, saying current rates make it tough to earn a living.
They reiterated a long-standing demand of better enforcing the existing policy on prohibition of non-commercial vehicles for commercial activity, including taxis, saying this would help alleviate hardships and unsustainable working conditions.