Ride-hailing services across India are likely to face disruptions on Saturday, February 7, as gig worker unions representing drivers associated with Ola, Uber and Rapido have called for a nationwide strike, dubbed the ‘All India Breakdown’.
The strike, led by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) along with several national labour bodies, is expected to see app-based transport workers going offline for at least six hours, affecting cabs, auto-rickshaws and bike taxis across major cities.
Why drivers are striking
The unions have accused ride-hailing platforms of arbitrarily fixing fares, despite the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025, which were introduced to regulate the sector. According to the workers’ groups, the absence of government-notified minimum base fares has led to falling incomes, exploitation and unsustainable working conditions for millions of drivers.