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swiggy zomato blinkit workers plan nationwide shutdown over fuel price hike 902086
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AI-generatedThe shutdown threatens temporary disruption to last-mile delivery services of Swiggy, Zomato, and Blinkit in India. The fuel price hike increases input costs for gig workers, potentially leading to higher delivery fees or margin compression for platforms. The demand for Rs 20/km minimum payment could raise labor costs if implemented. Impact is India-specific, affecting food delivery and quick-commerce sectors.
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- Gig Platform Service Workers Union (GIPSWU) announced a nationwide shutdown of app-based services on Saturday from 12 pm to 5 pm.
- Protest is against rising fuel prices and demands minimum payment of Rs 20 per kilometer for delivery workers.
- Approximately 1.2 crore gig workers affected by fuel price hike of around Rs 3 per liter.
- Fuel price hike is the first significant increase in nearly four years.
- Union urged government and digital platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, and Blinkit to address issues.
Potential regulatory changes could increase compliance costs for gig platforms.
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