Chaos in Córdoba: taxi drivers' protests and a driver arrested for domestic violence

The city of Córdoba experienced a chaotic day on Thursday, August 14, due to protests by taxi drivers against the regulation of transportation apps. Street closures and bridge blockades caused significant delays and affected thousands of users. Traffic at key points was paralyzed for hours.

The demonstrations included burning tires, honking, and marches along the main avenues. Residents and business owners expressed their discomfort over the traffic collapse. The police had to deploy a major operation to prevent more serious incidents.

The protest occurred after the approval of a regulation that allows Uber, Didi, and Cabify to operate without a license cap. The ruling party defended the measure as a step forward in the modernization of urban transportation. However, the regulation requires strict conditions that limit the market.

A taxi driver arrested with an outstanding warrant

Amid traffic controls due to the protests, the police detected a driver speeding on Juan B. Justo Avenue. Security cameras alerted officers, who proceeded to stop and identify him.

The man turned out to be a taxi driver with an active arrest warrant for a domestic violence case. He also had a criminal record in the provincial court system. The arrest was carried out without resistance, and he was taken to the judicial headquarters.

Police sources confirmed that the arrest took place as part of a vehicle inspection ordered by the security operation. The incident revealed the presence of drivers with pending cases in the public transportation service.

They demand more controls while coexisting with irregularities

Taxi unions demand that the apps comply with strict requirements, including not having a criminal record. They also insist on maintaining a reduced quota of vehicles and a fare system regulated by the municipality.

However, the arrest of a taxi driver with an outstanding warrant contradicts the sector's discourse of transparency and safety. The incident raised questions about the actual control exercised by the unions themselves.

The inconsistency between demanding strict regulations for others and allowing people with judicial cases to work in their own ranks is evident. This case exposed the lack of self-purification and coherence within the  union.