02 Mar 2020 | 10:22 AM UTC
Honduras: Nationwide taxi strike to start on March 2
Taxi drivers to strike nationwide as of March 2; expect transportation delays and disruptions
Event
Taxi drivers in Honduras are set to strike nationwide as of Monday, March 2. Participants seek to protest Congress' approval of VIP taxis, of which there are 15,000 operating nationwide and 3500 in the capital Tegucigalpa. The strike is set to begin as of 08:30 (local time). It is unclear how long the strike is set to last. Associated gatherings and protests cannot be ruled out.
Associated transportation disruptions including delays are to be expected on Monday and in the coming days.
Advice
Individuals in Honduras are advised to monitor developments to the situation, prepare for transportation disruptions and make alternative arrangements if possible, avoid all protests as a precaution, and adhere to instructions issued by local authorities.
