The Leader of Opposition rode pillion during a rally from Shilparamam to Jayabheri Grounds to support delivery and cab workers.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi participated in a bike rally with gig workers in the Madhapur IT corridor of Hyderabad on Saturday, according to reports by Deccan Herald and Hindustan Times. Gandhi, who is the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, rode pillion on a bike during the rally, which proceeded from the Shilparamam government auditorium to Jayabheri Grounds.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and other Congress leaders accompanied Gandhi during the event. Following the rally, Gandhi addressed a meeting at Jayabheri Grounds to discuss welfare measures for delivery boys and cab drivers.
Gandhi stated that while data for all online platforms is available, there is no proper record of the earnings of gig workers. He assured workers that they would soon have a clear account of every paisa they earn. He also noted that the Telangana government is setting up special shelters for workers to rest.
The Chief Minister announced a special welfare policy consisting of 12 guarantees for gig workers, including the provision of special identity cards. He said the government is providing Rs 5 lakh accident insurance and Rs 10 lakh health insurance to every gig worker.
The Telangana government enacted the Telangana Platform Based Gig Workers (Registration, Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2026, in March this year. This followed concerns raised by Gandhi regarding the lack of social security for gig workers during his Bharat Jodo Yatra.
