Spain: Taxi drivers to protest in central Barcelona, June 14

Event

Taxi drivers plan to protest in central Barcelona, June 14, in an ongoing campaign against ride-hailing app services. Drivers will gather in their taxis at 09:00 at Venetian Towers, Plaza Espanya, and then procede in a cortege along Gran Vía to Passeig de Gracia. The protesters will then park their vehicles and continue on foot to the Government buildings, Mallorca Street.

Access to private hire vehicles will be limited during the protest period, although the taxi drivers will continue to make emergency trips. Traffic is likely to be disrupted in central Barcelona during the protest. Authorities are likley to deploy increased police to minimize disruptions. Demand for public transport is likely to increase as voyagers seek alternative means.

Advice

Prepare for some travel delays.Plan for disruption to available taxi services and consider alternative forms of transport as a precaution.