25 Oct 2023 | 03:30 AM UTC
Colombia: Taxi drivers in Bogota demonstrating on 26th Street and Cali Avenue as of late Oct. 24 to demand better conditions for drivers
Taxi drivers in central Bogota, Colombia, blocking access to El Dorado International Airport, late Oct. 24. Tight security likely.
Event
Unionized taxi drivers are demonstrating on 26th Street and Cali Avenue in Bogota, as of late Oct. 24, disrupting access to El Dorado International Airport (BOG). Participants are also blocking several TransMilenio stations, including Portal el Dorado, Modelia, Normandia, and Rojas Avenue. Drivers are demanding better working conditions and the removal of digital transport platforms. A related strike is scheduled in Bogota Oct. 25.
Heightened security and transport disruptions will likely continue over the coming hours. An increased demand for other forms of transport is probable. Further related protests are possible.
Advice
Plan for transport disruptions in Bogota over the coming hours, especially if traveling to BOG; allow additional time for journeys. Reconfirm TransMilenio rail schedules in Bogota before setting out. Exercise caution around demonstrations. Strictly heed the directives of authorities. Do not attempt to bypass blockades; wait for authorities to dismantle them.
