Huelga de taxistas altera el tránsito en el centro de Madrid

Spanish police cleared taxis blocking a major avenue in Madrid during a week-long strike. Taxi drivers are protesting the rise of ride-hailing apps like Uber and Cabify, which they claim threaten their livelihood. They demand stricter regulations similar to those in Barcelona, where services must be booked an hour in advance. Uber and Cabify have threatened to leave Barcelona, risking 3,500 jobs. Independent drivers also protested in Catalonia, urging the government to halt new regulations. Madrid's regional authorities refuse to eliminate competition for taxis, which are regulated as public services.

What was the main reason for the taxi drivers' protest in Madrid?

• Increase in fuel prices

• Rise of ride-hailing services

• Lack of government support

• Traffic congestion

What specific regulation do taxi drivers want in Madrid?

• Ban on all ride-hailing services

• Increase in taxi fares

• Stricter regulations on ride-hailing apps

• Reduction in taxi license fees

What was Uber and Cabify's response to the proposed regulations in Barcelona?

• They increased their workforce

• They reduced their service fees

• They threatened to leave the city

• They agreed to comply

What action did independent drivers for Uber and Cabify take in Barcelona?

• They offered free rides

• They protested against new regulations

• They blocked major roads

• They went on a hunger strike

How did Madrid's regional authorities respond to the taxi drivers' demands?

• They refused to eliminate competition

• They agreed to all demands

• They banned ride-hailing services

• They offered financial compensation