Gig workers call 5-hour nationwide app shutdown, hitting Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto, Ola, Uber
GIPSWU has called a 12 PM–5 PM nationwide shutdown of app-based services, demanding ₹20/km minimum payout and a central gig-worker law after a ₹3/litre fuel hike pushed petrol to ₹97.77 and diesel to ₹90.67. Action threatens delivery and mobility platforms across food, grocery and ride-hailing.
GIPSWU called a 12–5 PM nationwide app shutdown hitting Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto, Ola, Uber over a ₹3/litre fuel hike.
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