Spain: Taxi drivers plan to protest in Madrid June 1

Event

Members of the Madrid Taxi Professional Federation plan to protest in Madrid 10:00-12:00 June 1. Demonstrators will gather at Plaza Canovas del Castillo and Plaza de Colon before marching to Puerta del Sol for a demonstration. The exact march route is unclear, though Paseo de Recoletos and Carrera de San Jeronimo are likely to experience disruptions. The protest is over a labor dispute. Attendance will likely be in the low hundreds.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in central Madrid June 1. The demonstration will likely pass peacefully, though isolated clashes with security services cannot be ruled out.

The action may prompt crowding and delays on alternative modes of transport.

Advice

Exercise caution near the march route and protest site. Reconfirm road conditions and allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected locations through the afternoon of June 1.