Bike Taxi Strike: Ola, Uber, Rapido, Porter & Other Apps' Service Disruptions Tomorrow on February 7, 2026

People who rely on app-based taxis and autos may face travel disruptions on Saturday, February 7, as a large number of drivers across India plan to stay offline as part of a nationwide protest. The impact is expected to vary by city and state, with some regions likely to see acute shortages of cabs and autos, while others may experience only partial disruption.

Ola, Uber, Rapido, Porter & Other App-Based Bike Taxi Strike Tomorrow on 7 February 2026, Saturday

Regular users of platforms such as Ola, Uber, Rapido, Porter and other app-based mobility services have been advised to keep alternative travel options ready. The disruption could be most noticeable during peak office hours in the morning and evening, when demand for app-based transport is typically high and limited driver availability could lead to longer waiting times or higher surge pricing.

Bike Taxi Strike on 7 February: What Is the 'All India Breakdown' Strike?

The protest, termed the "All India Breakdown", has been organised by the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) in coordination with several national labour organisations. As part of the action, drivers associated with app-based taxi, auto and bike taxi platforms are expected to log out of their apps simultaneously to draw attention to their grievances over pay, fares and working conditions.

Announcing the strike on social media platform X, TGPWU said, "App-based transport workers across India will observe an All India Breakdown on 7 Feb 26. No minimum fares. No regulation. Endless exploitation." The union stressed that the protest cuts across platforms and is not directed at any single company, but at the broader app-based transport ecosystem.

Why Are App-Based Drivers Protesting?

In a detailed letter addressed to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, the union said app-based drivers and delivery workers have been facing "long-pending and unresolved issues" with aggregator platforms. According to TGPWU, while these workers play a crucial role in keeping cities moving, their concerns are not adequately addressed under the current regulatory framework.

A key issue raised by the union relates to fare determination. TGPWU argued that companies such as Ola, Uber, Rapido and other aggregators set fares unilaterally, as there is no government-mandated minimum fare structure. This, the union said, often leaves drivers vulnerable to rising fuel costs, vehicle maintenance expenses and fluctuating incentives.

The letter warned that such practices have led to "severe income insecurity, exploitation and unsustainable working conditions" for millions of app-based transport workers. Without regulatory intervention, the union claimed, drivers' real incomes will continue to decline even as platform companies expand operations and bookings across Indian cities.

Among its key demands, the union has called for the urgent notification of minimum base fares for app-based autos, cabs and bike taxis by both Central and state governments. It also wants fare decisions to be taken in consultation with recognised driver and worker unions, in line with the 2025 guidelines.

Another major demand seeks a ban on the use of private, non-commercial vehicles for carrying passengers or goods for payment, or mandatory conversion of such vehicles into the commercial category. The union said this should be enforced strictly under the Motor Vehicles Act and the Aggregator Guidelines to ensure a level playing field and protect driver livelihoods.