Jordan: Taxi drivers plan strike and protest in Amman Feb. 20

Taxi drivers plan to strike in Amman Feb. 20 to denounce the increase in transport applications and poor working conditions. Organizers have also announced a protest outside the Ministry of Transport. The start time of the action is unclear. Dozens to a hundred individuals could attend the demonstration.

The work stoppage will likely result in reduced taxi availability and increased demand for alternative modes of transport. Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the Ministry of Transport Feb. 20. Clashes between police and protesters are possible, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or ignore police orders to disperse.