Bus and taxi drivers stage a strike to protest the government decision to reduce the public transport capacity by 50% due to Covid-19 pandemic, demanding compensations
Country:
Jordan
Date:
14/03/2021
Description:
Bus and taxi drivers operating in the Irbid-Amman complex stage a strike against the decision of the Transport Authority to reduce the public transport capacity by 50% due to Covid-19 pandemic, and to demand a compensation for the losses, provoking important traffic disturbances
Actors / Mobilising structures:
Workers group: Self-employed
Mode of action:
Strike / Strike announcement
Objective:
Protest of a policy / Governmental measure
Demands for rights / Services
Cause/ Grievances/ Framing CA:
Policy grievances
Access to socio-eco rights: Social security and protection
Spatial characteristics:
Location on national territory: Governorate level
Frequency:
Episodic
State response:
Bargaining
Location:
Irbid