Gig workers union calls nationwide app shutdown Saturday 12-5pm over fuel hike, hitting Ola, Uber, Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto
Gig and Platform Services Workers Union (GIPSWU) has called a five-hour nationwide strike Saturday protesting a Rs 3/litre fuel hike (Petrol Rs 97.77/L Delhi, Rs 110.8/L Hyderabad) and low platform payouts. Action threatens cab rides and delivery fulfilment across India's largest quick commerce and ride-hailing platforms.
GIPSWU calls 5-hour nationwide app shutdown Saturday 12-5pm over fuel hike, hitting Ola, Uber, Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit, Zepto.
Times of India · Business · 5/16/2026, 2:22:07 AM · Ask about this →