As labour unrest spreads across India, gig workers are increasingly voicing their demands for fair pay and essential protections. This includes workers from Urban Company and delivery riders who are part of the burgeoning quick-commerce sector. Their protests reflect a growing awareness that the flexibility promised by gig work often comes at the expense of dignity and security. Many gig workers find themselves in a precarious situation, operating without adequate legal protections and facing the challenges posed by algorithms that dictate their work conditions. Reports indicate that while some top earners in the gig economy can make over ₹50,000 ($600 USD) a month, the average earnings for most workers hover around ₹28,322 ($340 USD), highlighting the disparity within the sector. The ongoing strikes, including those by Urban Company workers, aim to secure an eight-hour workday, weekly time off, and access to basic facilities like drinking water and toilets. However, the nature of gig work complicates collective action, as many workers cannot afford to strike without losing vital income. The influence of algorithms, which dictate job assignments and earnings without transparency, further exacerbates their situation. As gig workers draw parallels with industrial workers in the current wave of protests, they hope for greater recognition of their plight and meaningful policy changes that address the issues of wages, protections, and the dignity of labour.