Ola, Uber, Rapido Drivers to Strike on Feb 7: Nationwide Disruption Expected

• Commuters face travel disruptions on February 7 as Ola, Uber, Rapido, and Porter drivers plan a nationwide strike.
• The protest, dubbed 'All India Breakdown', will see thousands of app-based drivers log off platforms for at least six hours.
• Led by Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) and backed by national labour organizations, the strike targets policy inaction and worsening gig worker conditions.
• Drivers demand government-notified minimum base fares, regulation of pricing, and an end to private vehicle misuse for commercial rides.
• Key demands include removing Clause 17.3 of Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025, which allows aggregators to charge fares up to 50% below the base rate.