Drivers across India plan a strike protesting declining earnings, rising commissions, and lack of protections under app-based ride-hailing platforms.
Drivers affiliated with Ola, Uber, and other aggregators have announced a nationwide strike, highlighting growing unrest in India’s gig economy.
Why drivers are protesting
Workers cite falling incentives, algorithmic penalties, rising fuel costs, and opaque pricing mechanisms. Many report working longer hours for declining take-home pay.
A systemic issue
The strike reflects broader tensions between platform growth and worker sustainability. While ride-hailing transformed urban mobility, its labor model remains contested.
Policy vacuum
India’s gig worker protections remain fragmented. Without formal employment status, workers lack social security, insurance consistency, and dispute resolution.
What happens next
The strike could disrupt urban transport significantly. More importantly, it may force renewed dialogue between platforms, policymakers, and workers about the future of gig labor.
