27 Jul 2018 | 08:31 AM UTC
Spain: Uber and Cabify resume operations in Barcelona July 27 /update 2
Uber and Cabify resume operations in Barcelona July 27 following temporary suspension July 25-26
Event
Car services, notably Uber and Cabify, resumed operations in Barcelona on Friday, July 27. Operations had been temporarily suspended since July 25 following alleged assaults by taxi drivers on Uber and Cabify vehicles carried out during a taxi strike.
Context
Around 2000 taxi drivers reportedly participated in the strike and
associated protests July 25-26 to denounce the removal of local laws
which limit the number of licenses granted to vehicle-for-hire services
(VTC) - a move which is expected to increase the competition faced by
taxis from car services.
Advice
Individuals in Barcelona are advised to monitor developments to the situation and avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution.
