Yellow taxi drivers stage a sit-in in Salt to demand public authorities to dedicate them parking spots
Country:
Jordan
Date:
18/10/2021
Description:
Yellow taxi drivers stage a sit-in in Salt to demand public authorities to dedicate them parking spots. In the absence of dedicated parking spots, they are regularly fined by the Police as they load passengers at random spots. Each fine amounts to 10 dinars, and represents a significant financial burden for taxi drivers.
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Workers group: Self-employed
Mode of action:
Sit-in
Objective:
Protest of a policy / Governmental measure
Demands for rights / Services
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Injustice / Perceived injustice
Access to socio-eco rights: Labour rights
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
Episodic
State response:
Bargaining
Location:
Salt