TGPWU
- Hyderabad
TGPWU holds Rapido responsible for accident deaths, demands action
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) has demanded strict action against illegal bike taxi operations, following the death of two people in an accident. The victims were identified as…
- Telangana
TGPWU moves Telangana HC over non-regulation of taxi fares
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) has moved the Telangana High Court, challenging the non-regulation of taxi fares within the state. According to their petition, the unchecked practices of…
- Hyderabad
e-Shram registration drive held for gig workers at Hyderabad airport
Hyderabad: An e-Shram registration camp was held at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Thursday, September 3, as part of a broader initiative to help gig and platform workers achieve social security…
- Hyderabad
Low wages, threats from aggregators: TGPWU releases ‘Impact report’
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) released an ‘Impact Evaluation Report’ on Saturday, August 23, highlighting issues faced by gig workers, the government’s response to their demands, and initiatives…
- Hyderabad
TGPWU welcomes Hyderabad airport, GMR assurances on cab pickup location issue
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) has thanked the management of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) and GMR Group for assuring a resolution to issues arising from the recent…
- Telangana
Workers’ union seeks swift action on pending death insurance claims
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) has called for the state government to renew and strengthen the Rs 5 lakh Accident Insurance Scheme forthwith for transport and non-transport auto…
- India
Gig workers welcome insurance in new rules, slam surge pricing, fare gaps
The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) and Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) responded to the newly announced Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2025 with a lukewarm reception, welcoming certain…
- Hyderabad
TGPWU, IFAT put forward demands after Maha FDA suspends Zepto license
Hyderabad: The Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) and Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) expressed concern in the wake of Zepto’s food license suspension by the Maharashtra Food and…
- Hyderabad
Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ union declares indefinite strike against Zepto
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) has declared an indefinite strike against Zepto’s Ramanthapur dark store and other locations after the management refused to engage in any form of dialogue…
- Telangana
TGPWU welcomes implementation of ‘Sahkar Taxi’ initiative
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) has welcomed the recent announcement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the launch of the ‘Sahkar Taxi’ initiative, a cooperative-based ride-hailing service…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad Airport cabs to begin ‘No AC Campaign’ from March 24
Hyderabad: Starting from March 24, several cab drivers will start the ‘no air conditioning campaign’, following the boycott of rides to the Hyderabad Airport, also known as the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Speaking…
- Hyderabad
11 Uber Shuttle buses seized in Gachibowli; workers’ union hails action
Hyderabad: As the city police tightened its grip on Motor Vehicle Act violators, 11 buses operating in Gachibowli under Uber Shuttle were seized and 40 bus owners were booked for permit violations.…
- Hyderabad
57,000 Ola, Uber, Rapido drivers boycott Hyderabad airport trips
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers’ Union (TGPWU) has intensified its protest against ride-hailing giants Ola, Uber, and Rapido, with 57,000 cab drivers boycotting Hyderabad airport trips in response to allegedly…
- Hyderabad
TGPWU seeks 50 pc subsidy on purchase of EVs for commercial purposes
Hyderabad: The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) has urged the state government to provide 50 percent subsidy on purchase of electric vehicles (EVs) for commercial purposes. In a letter, TGPWU…
- Hyderabad
Cab touting at Hyderabad airport proves menace to passengers, drivers
Hyderabad: Unauthorised cab drivers at the Hyderabad Airport are raising concerns among both passengers and licensed drivers. Passengers face harassment with inflated prices, longer routes and being stuffed in with other passengers without…