Explainer: Why gig workers went on a strike on New Year’s eve
- Posted on December 31, 2025
- By Financial Express
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Explainer: Why gig workers went on a strike on New Year’s eve

On December 31, 2025, delivery partners across platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto launched a nationwide strike demanding a ₹40,000 monthly floor wage and a ban on the "unsafe" 10-minute delivery model.