Thousands of gig workers in Hyderabad joined a nationwide two-hour flash strike on 9 July, demanding a national gig workers’ law, minimum wages, and repeal of the 2019 Motor Vehicles Act. The protest, led by IFAT and TGPWU, disrupted app-based services. A mass gathering was planned at Dharna Chowk, highlighting both national and Telangana-specific concerns.