BRICS VVIP security restrictions disrupt daily earnings of transport workers

Traffic restrictions and diversions for the BRICS Summit in New Delhi have caused severe disruptions and income drops for auto-rickshaw drivers and gig delivery workers.

Police implemented 12-hour restrictions across 35 roads and set up diversions at 22 points, forcing transport workers to move business to unaffected areas.

Workers reported significant drops in daily earnings, with some gig workers seeing incomes fall from ₹1,000 to ₹400 amid widespread traffic blockages.