Hyderabad, June 10 -- A day after the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers' Union (TGPWU) called out Hyderabad Airport's eight-minute free drop-off policy, the airport has responded, saying the charges were "nominal" and that the decision was taken with security in mind.

"The terminal forecourt is a high-security zone, and like most major airports across the country, we follow a policy to streamline vehicle movement and prevent congestion," Hyderabad Airport authorities said in a statement.

"This helps minimise delays and ensure timely access for passengers, especially during peak hours. The system is automated to ensure transparency and ease for all users," it added.

As per the policy, vehicles, especially Ola, Uber and Rapido cab drive...