Hyderabad, March 27 -- The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers' Union (TGPWU) has welcomed the recent announcement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the launch of the 'Sahkar Taxi' initiative, a cooperative-based ride-hailing service aimed at eliminating intermediaries and ensuring fair earnings for drivers.

TGPWU's founder president, Shaik Salauddin stated, "We urge the government to ensure the swift and effective implementation of this initiative. Gig and platform workers have suffered from exploitative conditions for too long. A cooperative model can provide a fair alternative-one where workers set their own terms and benefit directly from their labor. We also call for the inclusion of existing worker unions and collectives in...