Slow March Towards the Center of Barcelona
This morning, hundreds of taxis started a slow march from Plaça Espanya towards the center of Barcelona. According to the estimates of the spokesman of Élite Taxi, Tito Álvarez, this mobilization could bring together up to two thousand vehicles, demonstrating the determination of the taxi sector in its fight for stricter regulation of public transport platforms, especially companies Uber, Cabify and Bolt.
Demands from the Taxi Sector
Tito Álvarez has highlighted the need to combat the “discriminated invasion” represented by the activity of the VTC, pointing out the lack of control over these operations. In addition, he has underlined the differences in insurance between VTCs and taxis, stating that the former do not comply with the same requirements as taxis.
Upcoming Actions and Open Assembly
The slow march will culminate with an open assembly in Passeig de Gràcia, where the future of the mobilizations will be debated. Tito Álvarez has suggested the possibility of moving the next actions to the airport and cruise terminals, with the aim of bringing the problem closer to tourists and easing the pressure on local citizens.
conclusion
The mobilization of the taxi sector in Barcelona continues, with the determination to fight against the practices of VTC companies and achieve more equitable regulation for the sector. This day of protest, number 104 in 10 years of the Élite Taxi association, reflects the importance and persistence of this issue for the city’s taxi drivers.
