Costa Rica: Taxi driver protests end /update 1

Event

Protests and strikes by taxi drivers in the capital San José launched on July 3 are expected to come to an end following successful negotiations with the government. As such, normal operations and traffic conditions are to be anticipated beginning on Thursday, July 5.

Context

The protests had been held to demand the government take action against the Uber car service platform, which is technically illegal but still operational in the country.

Advice

Individuals in San José and Costa Rica more generally are advised to avoid all protests as a precaution.