Taxi Demonstration in Vienna: Car Convoy Moves Through the City Center

In Vienna, a spontaneously organized demonstration by taxi companies is taking place on Wednesday from midday into the afternoon. The organizers see themselves as the voice for 1,200 independent taxi drivers in the federal capital and expect very active participation. The route leads from Arbeiterstrandbadstraße over the Reichsbrücke into the city center, where the final rally at Heldenplatz takes place at 3:00 PM. The end of the demonstration is announced for 4:30 PM.

Taxi Driver Protest in Vienna under the Motto "Stop the Chaos"

The organizers emphasize that the demonstration under the motto "Stop the Chaos" is carried out exclusively by independent Viennese taxi operators and drivers "without political function, without party-political influence, and without ties to the Chamber of Commerce." Approval from the Vienna State Police Directorate is in place. The protest is set to continue on December 9th.

And this is what the organizers are concerned about: They are demanding, among other things, a "reliable and integral representation of interests by the taxi guild," as well as a uniform and binding taxi tariff for all passenger rides in Vienna, including the abolition of the price band. Furthermore, they want area protection and increased control of business licenses.

Simultaneous Demonstration of Social Economy Employees in Vienna

According to the ÖAMTC, there will likely be delays and slow-moving traffic. However, major traffic jams are expected to be avoided since the car parade takes place around midday and not during peak times. The ARBÖ also assumes that the delays will be limited.

However, there is an almost simultaneous demonstration by the unions regarding the collective bargaining negotiations in the social economy, which will continue tomorrow. This also takes place in the city center. At the rally, where among others GPA Federal Managing Director Mario Ferrari will speak, the GPA expects around 2,000 people. According to reports to the police, 500 to 800 vehicles are expected at the taxi driver demonstration.

Freight Carrier Demonstration Canceled at Short Notice

On a side note: Originally, the freight carriers wanted to demonstrate in Vienna today, as they did in the summer. Back then, it was about the toll increase for trucks, which has now been implemented by the government in a mitigated form. Due to an improved basis for discussion with the Ministry of Transport, today's truck parade was canceled.

(APA/Red)

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