Nationwide delivery agents' strike causes chaos on Christmas Day

Nationwide delivery agents' strike causes chaos on Christmas Day

Hyderabad: Nearly 40,000 delivery workers participated in the first day of the nationwide strike on Thursday, December 25, causing widespread disruptions on Christmas day. The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) announced a two-day strike in retaliation for unfair practices and exploitation by delivery apps. “Today’s nationwide flash strike has exposed the reality of India’s gig economy. When delivery workers raise their voice, plat…

Swiggy, Zomato and Amazon Delivery Partners Announce All-India Strike on New Year’s Eve

Delivery and gig economy workers from major platforms such as Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, Blinkit, Zepto and Flipkart have announced a nationwide strike on 31 December 2025, raising fresh concerns about service disruptions during one of the busiest days of the year. The move follows a similar walk-out on Christmas Day, 25 December.Unions representing these workers say the protests are aimed at improving wages, safety standards and job security in a …

Why Delivery Workers of Swiggy, Zomato and Other Platforms Plan a Nationwide Protest on December 31

As New Year’s Eve approaches, thousands of delivery workers across India are preparing to log off their apps in protest. Riders and delivery partners working with food delivery, quick-commerce and e-commerce platforms have announced a nationwide strike on December 31, 2025, warning of widespread disruptions during one of the busiest days of the year. Gig unions call nationwide strike The protest follows a similar walkout on December 25 and has …

Gig Workers Plan Nationwide Strike On New Year’s Eve; End To ’10-Minute Delivery’ Among Other Demands

New Delhi: Gig and platform workers across India are gearing up for a nationwide protest on New Year’s Eve (December 31), demanding better working conditions, fair wages and an end to ultra-fast delivery targets that they say endanger their lives, according to unions representing the workers. The strike, called jointly by the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT) and the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union, will involve de…

Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto, Blinkit, Amazon, Flipkart Services May See Disruptions as Gig Workers Plan Nationwide Strike on December 31 - PUNE PULSE

India’s app-based delivery ecosystem, built on speed and instant access, is set to face a major test on December 31 as gig and delivery workers across the country prepare for an all-India strike. Workers associated with food delivery, quick commerce and e-commerce platforms such as Zomato, Swiggy, Zepto, Blinkit, Amazon, Flipkart and other digital aggregators

Delivery Services May Be Hit on Dec 25, 31 as Workers Plan Nationwide Strike.

Delivery Workers Call Nationwide Strike on Dec 25, 31. Gig and app-based delivery workers across India have launched a nationwide strike on Christmas Day, December 25, with a second walkout planned for New Year’s Eve on December 31, raising the prospect of widespread disruption to food delivery, quick-commerce, e-commerce and home services during the peak holiday season. Led by major unions including the Indian Federation of App-Based Transport …