# Telangana gig workers strike > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/telangana-gig-workers-strike > Updated: 2026-08-07T07:49:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. On 22 July 2026, the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union and the Telangana App‑Based Drivers Forum launched a flash strike that pulled more than 200,000 app‑based cab, auto, goods‑transport and delivery workers offline. The action disrupted ride‑hailing services (Ola, Uber) and food‑grocery‑parcel delivery firms (Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, Porter), prompting officials to advise travelers to make alternate arrangements. A week later, on 7 August 2026, the unions issued a final warning that an indefinite strike would begin on 8 August if their demands—minimum base fare, fair per‑kilometre/minute rates, immediate implementation of the Gig and Platform Workers Rules, a welfare board, enforcement of aggregator guidelines, and removal of a 10‑minute delivery option—were not met. The Telangana Labour Department convened an emergency conciliation meeting with the major platform companies to negotiate a resolution and avoid further disruption. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Telangana gig workers warn of indefinite strike, state summons platform firms Telangana gig workers threaten an indefinite strike from Aug 8 over fare and welfare demands; the state held an emergency meeting with major app firms to negotiate. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/telangana-gig-workers-warn-of-indefinite-strike-state-summons-platform-firms ### 2026-07-22: Telangana Gig Workers Strike Disrupts Ride‑Hailing and Delivery Services A statewide strike by over 200,000 gig workers in Telangana on July 22 2026 demanded higher fares and enforcement of labor rules, disrupting ride‑hailing and delivery services and prompting travel advisories. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/telangana-gig-workers-strike-disrupts-ridehailing-and-delivery-services --- Cite as: Telangana gig workers strike. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/telangana-gig-workers-strike