At noon on Wednesday, a group of taxi drivers staged a protest in Córdoba to oppose the presence of ride-hailing apps. The demonstration was organized by the Taxi Drivers' Union in front of the provincial Government House. Although an ordinance has already approved the operation of Uber and DiDi, the drivers insist on disregarding the regulation.
The protest was marked by a defiant tone and a lack of willingness to engage in dialogue, even though the activity of the apps has already been legalized by the City Council. The taxi drivers refuse to compete against a system chosen by users for its efficiency and lower cost. Instead, they prefer to pressure the authorities with blockades and protests rather than improve their service.
Miguel Arias, head of the union, stated: “The reason has to do with illegal transportation; the apps have tripled in the city and there is no kind of control.” The leader added: “We are truly concerned because the Municipality is not monitoring them.” However, his statements contradict the validity of a regulation that has already legalized the service.
