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TGPWU firmly opposes deactivation of workers’ IDs
December 19, 2024: Members of the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU), volunteers and saathis resolved to fight against deactivation of workers’ IDs and other unfair practices of platform companies. This resolution was passed at a memorial meeting held in memory of Chandrika, an Urban Company worker who passed away on November 15, 2024, […]
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Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) launches campaign against unfair practices by aggregator companies
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 […]
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Survey report on gig and platform workers’ perspectives around worker collectives
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union conducted surveys with gig and platform workers working on digital platforms such as Ola, Uber, Swiggy, and Flipkart to understand their perspectives on diverse types of worker collectives, including gig and platform worker unions and platform cooperative societies. The surveys were conducted with 79 workers, who had worked […]
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No AC Campaign Thaggedhe Ledu! (No AC Campaign will not step back!)
On April 8, 2024, Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU), affiliated with the Indian Federation of App Based Transport Workers (IFAT) launched its No AC Campaign to draw attention to declining per kilometre fares. In this sweltering heat, drivers working with Uber, Ola, and Rapido have expressed their regret to offer a high-quality, air-conditioned […]
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Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) announces No AC Campaign
April 8, 2024: We, drivers working with Uber, Ola and Rapido apps are unable to turn on the AC in our cabs due to declining per kilometre fares. With temperatures in Hyderabad soaring up to 43 degree Celsius, turning on the AC means that the costs for fuel and maintenance rise. The cost of running […]
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Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union Evaluation and Impact Report
The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union conducted surveys with 202 gig and platform workers working on digital platforms such as Swiggy, Zomato, Ola, and Uber about their perspectives on the union’s performance and support. TGPWU has over 1,000 active members and has had over 10,000 registered members since its inception. Through these surveys, TGPWU […]
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Response to Zomato’s updates on its “Pure Veg Fleet”
March 20, 2024: We welcome the Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal Ji’s decision to remove the different colour code for its newly launched “Pure Veg Fleet”, which takes into account safety concerns for delivery workers. However, the fundamental question raised by our union TGPWU remains unaddressed: Will Zomato in the future also take customer feedback about […]
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Response to Zomato’s “Pure Veg Fleet” announcement
March 19, 2024: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal today announced a “Pure Veg Mode” and “Pure Veg Fleet” on the Zomato app for customers who are 100 percent vegetarian. This option will enable deliveries from pure veg restaurants only. It excludes those restaurants that serve both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Our question to Deepinder ji: will […]
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Press Release: Telangana Government must urgently implement Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued Motor Vehicle Aggregators Guidelines, 2020 (“Guidelines”) to regulate the cab aggregator market. The Guidelines have been issued vide notification S.O. 4251(E), in pursuance of Section 36 of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, which provides for amendment of Section 93 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. […]
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Press Release: Uber must take responsibility for drivers’ safety: Driver in Hyderabad is attacked and his car severely damaged
On 4 September 2022, Hyderabad-based Uber driver Syed Lateefuddin was allegedly attacked by a group of six men while on duty for the ride-hailing giant. In the early hours of Sunday around 3:30 am, Lateefuddin received a booking to drive a passenger from an isolated area in Shaikpet to Tolichowki. He alleged that, on his […]
