Belgium: Taxi strike in Brussels March 27

Event

Taxi drivers in Brussels will strike for 24 hours beginning at 05:00 (local time) on Tuesday, March 27, to denounce the ride-sharing service Uber. Furthermore, at least 500 taxi drivers are expected to take part in a demonstration in the center of Brussels; taxis will gather at several strategic points throughout the city to paralyze traffic. Major traffic congestion is to be anticipated.

Context

Taxi driver federations have long denounced what they perceive as unfair competition posed by ridesharing services, which they claim are not subject to the same strict regulations as official taxi drivers.

Advice

Travelers are advised to seek alternative means of transportation and allow for extra time to reach their destinations.