Petrol, diesel price hike: App based gig workers call for nationwide strike

Gig workers are staging a temporary nationwide strike, halting app-based services from 12 pm to 5 pm on Saturday. This protest, organized by GIPSWU, targets rising fuel prices and inadequate payment rates, which are significantly impacting drivers' daily earnings. The union aims to highlight the financial strain caused by increased fuel costs and low payouts.

May 16, 2026 - 12:30
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Petrol, diesel price hike: App based gig workers call for nationwide strike
Gig workers are staging a temporary nationwide strike, halting app-based services from 12 pm to 5 pm on Saturday. This protest, organized by GIPSWU, targets rising fuel prices and inadequate payment rates, which are significantly impacting drivers' daily earnings. The union aims to highlight the financial strain caused by increased fuel costs and low payouts.

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