01 Apr 2024 | 04:41 AM UTC
Morocco: Taxi drivers in Fez plan to strike and protest April 1
Taxi drivers in Fez, Morocco, plan strike and protest April 1. Increased demand for alternative transport likely.
Unionized taxi drivers in Fez plan to strike April 1 to denounce proposed changes to their employment contracts. Organizers have also announced a protest outside the headquarters of the Fez-Meknes municipality from 09:00. 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 probable near the headquarters of the Fez-Meknes municipality the morning of April 1. Clashes between police and protesters are possible, particularly if participants are overly disruptive or ignore police orders to disperse.
Confirm all taxi reservations April 1; arrange alternative modes of transport well in advance of intended travel. Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow additional time to reach destinations in Fez during the strike.
