28 May 2024 | 11:30 AM UTC
Spain: Unionized taxi drivers protesting in Barcelona May 28
Unionized taxi drivers are protesting in Barcelona, Spain, May 28; increased security, transport disruptions reported.
Unionized taxi drivers are protesting in central Barcelona on the afternoon of May 28 to demand increased regulation of ride-hailing app services in the city. Taxis are holding a go-slow protest on several central streets, including Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Passeig de Gracia; the protest will conclude in Placa d'Espanya.
Additional police are deployed to monitor and facilitate the action. Striking activists are blocking several roads in central Barcelona with their taxis, prompting significant road transport disruptions; alternative forms of transport, such as the metro, may experience heavier-than-usual congestion. The protest is likely to remain peaceful, but isolated clashes cannot be ruled out. Reduced taxi availability is likely for the duration of the action.
If possible, avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Check for transport disruptions before beginning journeys. Allow extra time for travel in central Barcelona and plan alternative routes if necessary.
