21 Nov 2018 | 08:45 AM UTC
Spain: Taxi protests in Seville November 21
Taxi drivers to hold protests in Seville on November 21; associated transportation disruptions expected
Event
Taxi drivers are set to hold protests in Seville on Wednesday, November 21, over the use of app-based ride-sharing services. Taxis will gather in the city's Historic Round from 18:00 to 21:00 (local time). Localized transportation disruptions and limited taxi availability are expected.
Context
Taxi drivers in Seville have been protesting since November 17 to demand greater restrictions on ride-sharing services. On November 17, around three hundred vehicles blocked the streets of the city.
Advice
Individuals in Seville are advised to avoid all protests as a precaution and allow for extra time to reach destinations in the above area.
