Hyderabad airport suggests passengers to plan commute in advance amid Telangana-wide strike by app-based cab, auto services
Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has issued a travel advisory due to a region-wide strike by app-based cab and auto drivers in Telangana. Passengers are encouraged to plan for delays and use alternative transport options.
Why it matters
Labor strikes in the gig economy can significantly disrupt urban infrastructure and travel, highlighting the reliance of modern transit on app-based services.
Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) on Tuesday (July 22, 2026) has issued a travel advisory for passengers in view of the Telangana-wide strike called by drivers of app-based transport aggregators . The airport warned passengers that cab, auto and bike taxi services may be affected.
“Airport operations at Hyderabad airport remain unaffected. Passengers are advised to plan their commute in advance, allow additional travel time and consider alternate transportation options at Hyderabad airport that includes prepaid taxis, car rentals and the Pushpak airport liner,” as per the advisory.
Advisory posted at 09:12 hrs pic.twitter.com/JlA0xlZ6FG
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