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- Gig workers, including cab and auto drivers and delivery workers, staged a statewide strike in Telangana, causing partial service disruptions in Hyderabad, especially during office hours and the afternoon school closing time.
- The unions, TADF and TGPWU, are demanding a fair minimum base fare, implementation of the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Rules, constitution of a Gig and Platform Workers Welfare Board, and enforcement of minimum fares under the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025.
- Organisers said nearly 3.90 lakh gig and platform workers across the state participated.
- Union leaders apologised to the public for the inconvenience and said they seek discussions with the government and companies.
What to watch next
- Whether the government or platform companies respond to the unions' demands
- Planned indefinite strike after August 8 if demands remain unaddressed
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