Smart application drivers stage a sit-in outside the Parliament to reiterate their demands and to protest against the lack of state response to their demands
Country:
Jordan
Date:
28/02/2022
Description:
Smart application drivers start an open-ended sit-in outside the Parliament to demand the extension of the operational lifetime of their vehicles to 10 years, the renewing of their work permits through the Land Transport Regulatory Commission (LTRC) without referring to their companies, reducing the service charge deducted by companies to 15 % and aligning companies tariffs with LTRC tariffs. A MP promised them that their demands will be addressed.
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:
Policy grievances
Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
Episodic
State response:
Bargaining
Location:
Amman