Karnataka Plans Transaction Fee on Zomato, Uber for Gig Workers' Welfare

• Karnataka government plans to impose a 1-2% transaction fee on platforms like Zomato, Uber, and others.
• The collected funds will be used for social security measures for gig workers.
• The money will go to a welfare board as part of the state's plans to provide social security to gig workers.
• This follows a broader trend in India where states are framing rules to provide a social security net for delivery executives.
• The state cabinet is likely to discuss the Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024 on October 24.

Source: Inc42