Ola, Uber, Rapido rides to face disruption on Feb 7 as drivers call for nationwide strike

Commuters across the country are expected to face travel disruptions on February 7, as drivers associated with Ola, Uber, Rapido and Porter prepare fir a coordinated nationwide strike. (Image: X)

The protest is led by the Telangana Gig and platform Workers Union, which represents app-based drivers, along with several national labour bodies. The protest was announced on X and has termed the strike as a protest against what it calls prolonged policy inaction and worsening conditions for gig workers in the ride-hailing sector. (Image: X)

According to the union, ride-hailing platforms continue to fix fares arbitrarily despite the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025, which were introduced to regulate the sector. They argue that the absence of government-notified minimum base fares has resulted in falling incomes, exploitation and unsustainable working conditions for millions of drivers. (Image: X)