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Telangana Gig Workers Offer Free New Year’s Rides Tonight Across Hyderabad With Bijliride EV Fleet

The union says the effort builds on eight years of New Year’s Eve operations to reduce drunken driving risks.

Overview

  • TGPWU announced a free-ride service scheduled from 11:00 PM to 1:00 AM on December 31 across Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda.
  • Organizers say 500 vehicles, including cabs, autos, and EV bikes, will be deployed through a new operational partnership with Bijliride.
  • Bijliride is set to integrate its electric fleet and on-ground teams to expand coverage and speed up response.
  • People who are intoxicated and unable to travel safely can request a free ride by calling 8977009804.
  • Details come from TGPWU and Bijliride statements reported by Republic World/ANI and have not been independently verified in the coverage.