Rahul Gandhi Shares Gig Workers’ Plight by Taking an Uber Trip

Rahul Gandhi recently shared a video of his Uber ride and conversation with the driver, where he discussed the daily struggles faced by gig workers in India. During the ride, Mr. Gandhi spoke with the cab driver, Sunil Upadhyay, about the challenges of low income and inflation impacting the lives of gig workers such as cab drivers and delivery agents. He empathized with the driver’s situation, highlighting the lack of savings and security for their families.

In the video, Mr. Gandhi is seen engaging in a conversation with the cab driver, who shares his difficulties of barely surviving on minimal income and expresses thoughts of returning to his native village due to financial strains in Delhi. After the ride, Mr. Gandhi presents a gift to the driver’s children and later has lunch with the driver’s family in Delhi, assuring them of the Congress party’s commitment to addressing the issues faced by gig workers through concrete policies. Mr. Gandhi pledges that Congress-led state governments will work towards ensuring social security and better conditions for gig workers, emphasizing the implementation of the “INDIA janbandhan” initiative.

He emphasizes the need for fair treatment and support for gig workers, including cab drivers and delivery agents, to secure their future and alleviate their financial hardships.