Gigged and Gagged: Algorithms, gig platforms are reshaping cities faster than planners and regulations can adapt

Algorithms and logistics are subtly redesigning India's urban geography and economics. Dark stores and ride-hailing platforms are altering street-level operations and traffic patterns. Informal services are transforming residential areas with app-mediated worker circulation. Existing zoning regulations struggle to keep pace with these rapid changes. New principles are needed to integrate gig work into urban planning.