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Gig workers strike hits Swiggy, Zomato, Ola, Uber

By Startup Enthusiast · 7 February 2026

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Swiggy is a food and quick-commerce delivery platform operating across India

Two unions called a nationwide strike on 7 Feb 2026, involving workers from Swiggy, Zomato, Ola, Uber, Rapido, Porter, Blinkit and Zepto

Workers demand government-notified minimum base fares and union consultation, warning of more disruptions if talks fail

Two unions — Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) and Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) — called a nationwide strike on 7 Feb 2026.
The strike involves workers from Ola, Uber, Rapido, Porter, Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit and Zepto.
Protesters say the government failed to notify minimum base fares under the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2025.
Unions claim companies fix fares unilaterally despite guidelines requiring consultation with recognised worker unions.
Shaik Salauddin, founder president of TGPWU, said platforms transfer operational risks (fuel, repairs, insurance, time) onto workers and cut incentives.
Expected disruptions include longer cab wait times, fewer rides, food delivery delays and quick-commerce service interruptions.
Delivery workers warned that peak-hour services could be severely impacted, especially in metros.
Earlier, IFAT-affiliated delivery agents held a nationwide strike over unfair wages, poor conditions and lack of social security.

An AAP MP said gig workers built unicorns like Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto, Ola and Uber yet remain the most oppressed.
Worker demands include government-notified minimum base fares, transparent fare calculation, union consultation, social security, and fair incentives and commissions.
If talks fail, the gig economy could see more frequent disruptions in coming months.

Swiggy is an Indian food delivery and quick-commerce platform.
It operates in hundreds of cities across India.
Swiggy delivers restaurant meals, groceries and other essentials through its Instamart service.
The company makes money through commissions from restaurants, delivery fees and advertising.
Swiggy went public in 2024 and is listed on Indian stock exchanges.