Colombia: Taxi drivers to hold strike, protest in Bogota May 14

Unionized taxi drivers and owners plan to hold a 24-hour strike and an associated protest in Bogota on May 14 to demand local authorities regulate private transport services in the city. In addition to suspending taxi services, activists intend to hold a march starting at 10:00 from Parque Nacional to Plaza de Bolivar in downtown Bogota.

Transport disruptions due to the strike and protest are likely, with associated business disruptions. Overcrowding on other methods of transportation are also likely. Security officials are likely to monitor the protest.