Hyderabad, 13th December 2024: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU), under the leadership of Shaik Salauddin, Founder President, has announced a campaign to boycott airport trips facilitated by Ola, Uber, and Rapido. This decision comes in response to the persistent issue of low fares imposed by these aggregator companies, which have severely impacted the livelihoods of cab drivers.

Despite repeated representations to the government and to the transport department, urging uniform fares and fair pricing for drivers, no decisive action has been taken. TGPWU demands that the government immediately establish a uniform fare structure to ensure fair pay and sustainable livelihoods for all gig and platform workers.

“Our members have consistently voiced their grievances about exploitative fare structures. These low fares not only compromise driver earnings but also devalue their time and efforts. The government must take immediate steps to implement a uniform fare policy that is fair to both drivers and passengers”, Shaik Salauddin stated.

TGPWU’s campaign will aim to:

• Boycott airport trips until fares are revised to reflect fair and sustainable levels.
• Raise awareness among passengers about the challenges faced by gig and platform workers.
• Demand immediate government intervention to regulate and standardize aggregator pricing policies.

The union calls on drivers and the public to support this movement for fair pay and just treatment of gig and platform workers. #AirportTripBoycott

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