App-Based Transport Workers in India Strike to Protest Falling Incomes, Demand Minimum Base Fares and Panic Button Installations

Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 4:02 am ET1min read
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App-based transport workers, including Ola, Uber, Rapido, and Porter drivers, went on strike across India to protest falling incomes and exploitation. They demanded government-notified minimum base fares, regulated fare structures, and panic button installations in apps. The strike, led by Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union and Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers, aims to impact lakhs of commuters in Tier-1, Tier-2, and metro cities.

App-Based Transport Workers in India Strike to Protest Falling Incomes, Demand Minimum Base Fares and Panic Button Installations

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