Tunisia: Taxi drivers plan to protest outside Ministry of Transport in Tunis Sept. 20

Event

Unionized taxi drivers plan to demonstrate outside the Ministry of Transport in Tunis from 09:00 Sept. 20. Protesters are calling on authorities to improve the process of obtaining taxi licenses. Dozens to hundreds of individuals could attend the demonstration.

Authorities will likely increase security to monitor the event. Localized transport disruptions are likely near the Ministry of Transport the morning of Sept. 20, particularly if large numbers of protesters attend the demonstration. While organizers have not announced any work stoppages, there could be a reduction in taxi availability during the protest.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a precaution. Plan for reduced taxi availability and consider alternative transport options. Heed the advice of security personnel. Allow extra time if traveling through the affected area Sept. 20.