30 Sep 2019 | 08:59 PM UTC
Serbia: Taxi drivers strike in Belgrade September 30
Taxi drivers strike in Belgrade September 30, causing severe transportation disruptions; further strike movements anticipated over the near term
Event
Taxi drivers held a strike in Belgrade on Monday, September 30, to protest app-based ride-sharing services. The strike movement reportedly caused severe transportation disruptions in the capital. The drivers have vowed to continue the strike movement daily for a duration of two hours to pressure authorities to increase regulations on ride-sharing services.
Taxi service interruptions are to be expected in Belgrade over the near term. Associated localized transportation disruptions are anticipated during strike movements.
Advice
Individuals in Belgrade are advised to monitor developments to the situation, prepare for transportation disruptions and make alternative arrangements if possible, and avoid all protests as a precaution.