Hyderabad Airport Police Summon Ola, Uber, Rapido After Cab Driver Protest

On July 22, 2026, cab drivers briefly protested at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad as part of a Telangana-wide strike by app-based transport workers. The protest caused brief tension in the airport parking area. RGIA Outpost Police Inspector B. Kiran Kumar stated that police assured drivers their grievances would be heard, and representatives from Ola, Uber, Rapido, and other app-based cab aggregators were called to the police station for discussions. Police confirmed that cab services to and from the airport remained unaffected, and additional personnel were deployed to ensure passenger convenience. The strike and protest highlight ongoing labor disputes between gig workers and platform companies in the region.

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