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16 Apr 2023 | 10:43 AM UTC

Spain: Taxi drivers to protest at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport from April 17-20

Taxi drivers to protest at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport in Barcelona, Spain, from April 17-20. Some minor disruptions likely.

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Event

Taxi drivers plan to protest at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) April 17-20. They want officials to take action against illegal taxi drivers in the airport complex. The following actions are planned:

  • April 17: From 10:00-12:00, drivers will cease transporting passengers and gather in the airport's Terminal 1.

  • April 18: From 09:00-21:00, drivers will gather every two hours in Terminal 1.

  • April 19: Drivers will march from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. The timings are unclear.

  • April 20: Drivers will gather in Terminal 1. The timings are unclear.

Disruptions to airport operations are likely during agitation periods. However, any disruptions are likely to be short-lived. Flight delays are unlikely. Security personnel may deploy to monitor gatherings. Violence is unlikely.

Advice

Prepare for some delays. Ensure that sufficient time is allowed at the airport before the scheduled departure of flights. Plan for some disruption to available taxi services on impacted days and consider alternative forms of transport as a precaution.

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