18 Jan 2019 | 02:24 PM UTC
Spain: Taxi driver protest in Barcelona January 18
Taxi drivers stage protest in Barcelona January 18; associated disruptions expected
Event
Taxi drivers in Barcelona launched an indefinite strike with little notice on Friday, January 18, in response to a draft regulation on vehicle-for-hire services. Taxi drivers are attempting to block access to Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) by staging go-slow operations on the C-31 road between L'Hospitalet de Llobregat and the airport's Terminal 2. A heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions are anticipated in the area. Further disruptions are possible in the coming days.
Advice
Individuals in Barcelona are advised to avoid all demonstrations as a precaution and allow for extra time to reach their destinations.
