Hyderabad airport advises passengers to plan ahead as cabbies, gig workers plan indefinite strike from August 8
Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has issued an advisory for passengers to plan ahead due to an upcoming indefinite strike by cab drivers and gig workers. The airport confirms that operations will continue as normal despite the potential transport disruptions.
Why it matters
This provides essential logistical information for travelers to avoid transit delays during a period of labor unrest.
Passengers travelling through the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad have been advised to plan their commute in advance, factor in additional travel time and consider alternative transport options as cabbies and other gig workers have announced an indefinite strike in Hyderabad from Saturday (August 8, 2026) .
“Passengers are encouraged to plan their commute in advance, factor in extra travel time and explore alternative transport options available at the airport including prepaid taxis, rentals and Pushpak airport liner. Hyderabad airport operations will continue as normal,” as per the advisory issued by the airport on Friday (August 7, 2026).
Advisory issued at 13:07 hrs pic.twitter.com/q87fmqgjIg
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