Dr Keshav Shirsagar, chairman of the Bhartiya Gig Worker Society, attributed the limited impact to the absence of unified leadership and clear objectives behind the strike
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Despite a nationwide strike call by gig worker unions on December 31, operations across several parts of Mumbai remained largely unaffected. Grocery delivery apps reported average delivery times of 10-20 minutes, with no significant delays.
Dr Keshav Shirsagar, chairman of the Bhartiya Gig Worker Society, attributed the limited impact to the absence of unified leadership and clear objectives behind the strike. “Our union has nearly 1.5 lakh members across Pune, Mumbai and Nagpur. While many are associated with cab aggregators, others work with food and grocery delivery platforms. About 40 per cent of our members observed the strike, while the remaining 60 per cent continued working,” he said.
Shirsagar added that representatives of quick commerce companies had reached out to gig workers, urging them not to participate in the bandh and offering support to those who felt compelled to strike. However, during peak New Year’s Eve hours, several apps showed no delivery slots available. According to Shirsagar, job security, insurance coverage and better wages continue to be the primary demands of gig workers.
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