India, May 16 -- Social media posts saying gig workers across India are planning some kinda nationwide strike after the recent petrol and diesel price hike have been popping up everywhere online. The content has gone viral, and a lot of people started worrying about whether food delivery, cab booking, or other online services could get hit. But here's what the newer reports actually indicate, not the viral hype.

Gig Workers Nationwide Strike News Goes Viral After Fuel Price Hike

A bunch of posts are doing rounds on social media claiming that app-based delivery workers and drivers are planning to pause services temporarily, mostly because fuel prices are climbing. The viral version of the story says riders linked with food delivery and r...