📅 UPCOMING
Published: Dec 12, 2025
Platform Fee Cap Coming in 2026
Historic regulatory reform! Ministry of Labour proposes maximum 20-25% commission cap for platform aggregators, transparent billing, and weekly payment guarantees for gig workers.
🚨 Current Problem: Excessive Platform Commissions
Platform-wise Current Rates:
- • Zomato/Swiggy: 25-30% per order
- • Uber/Ola: 20-25% per ride
- • Urban Company: 30-35% per service
- • Dunzo: 15-20% per delivery
Hidden Charges:
- • Surge pricing cuts (extra 5-10%)
- • Cancellation penalties
- • Gateway charges (2-3%)
- • Monthly subscription fees
📜 Proposed Platform Workers (Regulation) Rules, 2026
✅ What's Being Proposed
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Maximum 20-25% Commission: Platform fee ceiling imposed—excess charges banned
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Transparent Billing: Invoice में commission breakdown mandatory—workers को पता चलेगा कि कितना कटा
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No Hidden Charges: Surge cuts, gateway fees—सब declared होने चाहिए
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Weekly Payments: Maximum 7-day payment cycle—no delays allowed
💰 Impact on Workers' Earnings
Example: Delivery Partner
Current: ₹100 order → ₹70 in hand (30% cut)
Proposed: ₹100 order → ₹75-80 in hand (20-25% cut)
💵 Extra ₹5-10 per order!
Monthly Impact (300 orders):
Extra earnings: ₹1,500-3,000/month
Annual benefit: ₹18,000-36,000/year
📅 Implementation Timeline
Q1 2026
Draft Rules Released
Public consultation period (30 days)—stakeholder feedback invited
Q2 2026
Parliamentary Approval
Rules placed before Parliament—amendments possible
Q3 2026
Enforcement Begins
Platforms must comply—transition period of 90 days
🎯 What Workers Can Do Now
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Document Everything: Screenshots of commission deductions, hidden charges—evidence collect करें
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Join Worker Unions: Platform worker associations में participate करें—collective voice strong होती है
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Submit Feedback: जब draft rules आएं तो Ministry को feedback दें (Labour.Gov.In portal)
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Track Payment Cycles: Currently कितने दिनों में payment मिलता है—record रखें