Uber challenges Karnataka’s gig-worker welfare law in High Court

Uber has joined platforms contesting Karnataka’s gig-worker welfare regime, including a 1% transaction-linked welfare contribution. The case could shape compliance costs for ride-hailing, food delivery and quick-commerce operators such as Swiggy and Zepto.

— Filed Wed, 29 Jul, 2026, 14:26 IST · Source Inc42 · Buzz · Updated

Uber challenged Karnataka’s gig workers welfare law in the High Court, joining other platforms protected from coercive action. The case contests overlapping central and state social-security regimes and a 1% transaction-linked welfare fee that could raise delivery and ride-hailing compliance costs.

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Uber’s court challenge follows a Hyderabad driver strike that disrupted Uber, Ola and Rapido and lifted fares, while Uber also rolled out in-app video recording and four India safety features.

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