Drivers for major app-based ride-hailing platforms including Ola, Uber and Rapido are staging a nationwide protest on February 7, 2026, a coordinated action dubbed the “All India Breakdown.” The strike is affecting cabs, auto-rickshaws and bike-taxis across many cities as drivers log off their apps in a show of dissent. 1. Demand for Government-Notified Minimum Fares One of the core demands of protesting drivers is for the government to implement and notify minimum base fares under the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, 2025. Drivers argue that despite these guidelines being in place, authorities have not officially set minimum fare levels, leaving ride-hailing companies free to unilaterally fix low fares, which squeezes driver earnings. Unions say this has resulted in drivers working longer hours for less income amid rising costs. 2. Falling Incomes and Rising Costs Drivers have been complaining that their incomes have become unpredictable and unsustainable due to arbitrary fare cuts set by the platforms themselves. As fuel, maintenance and insurance costs increase, many drivers find that the money they take home is not enough to cover expenses. This financial pressure is one of the key reasons behind the strike, as work in the gig economy becomes less viable without… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
