Smart application drivers stage a sit-in outside the Ministry of Transportation in Amman to reiterate their demands
Country:
Jordan
Date:
02/08/2022
Description:
Smart application drivers stage a sit-in outside the Ministry of Transportation in Amman to reiterate their demands. Drivers demand to extend the operational lifetime of their vehicles to 10 years, to cancel the 4% governmental tax, and to abide by the tariffs set by the LTRC for smart application taxis. They also demand the ministry to ensure companies no longer infringe on smart application drivers' rights.
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Workers group: Self-employed
Mode of action:
Sit-in
Objective:
Reform (advocating for limited change in political; socio-economic...)
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Corporate grievances
Policy grievances
Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
Episodic
State response:
N/A
Location:
Amman