App-based transport workers throughout India participated in an All-India strike on Saturday, February 7, 2026, leading to significant disruptions in ride-hailing services across major urban centers. Organized by the Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT), the day-long protest involved drivers from platforms such as Ola and Uber, who halted operations to demand better working conditions and fairer compensation models. The strikers’ primary grievances include the implementation of a standardized minimum fare, a reduction in the high commission fees charged by the companies, and the provision of essential social security benefits like health insurance and accident cover. While many commuters faced long wait times and surge pricing, the union leaders emphasized that the demonstration was a necessary step to highlight the increasing financial strain on gig workers caused by rising fuel costs and stagnant earnings. Consequently, the strike served as a powerful collective action to pressure both the platform aggregators and the government to address the long-standing regulatory gaps in the gig economy.
