Ola, Uber, Rapido Drivers On A 6-Hour Strike Today: Here's Why

Last Updated:February 07, 2026, 09:19 IST

Drivers of Ola, Uber, Rapido, and Porter will strike nationwide on February 7, led by Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union.

Commuters across India may experience disruptions on Saturday, February 7, due to a nationwide strike called by drivers associated with app-based ride-hailing platforms Ola, Uber, and Rapido. The protest, termed the ‘All India Breakdown,’ will see drivers switching off their ride-hailing apps simultaneously.

The strike is organised by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) along with other national labour bodies. In an announcement on X, TGPWU stated, “App-based transport workers across India will observe an All India Breakdown on 7 Feb 26. No minimum fares. No regulation. Endless exploitation."

Here’s Why Union Called For A Strike

The union has addressed a letter to the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, highlighting “long-pending and unresolved issues" faced by app-based transport workers nationwide.

The union pointed out that in the absence of government-fixed fare systems for riders working with platforms like Ola, Uber, Rapido, and Porter, these companies set fares independently.

In the statement, the union said, “In the absence of government-regulated fare structures, aggregator companies continue to unilaterally fix fares. This has led to severe income insecurity, exploitation, and unsustainable working conditions for millions of transport workers."

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