Huelga de taxistas altera el tránsito en el centro de Madrid

Huelga de taxistas altera el tránsito en el centro de Madrid

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Social Studies, Business, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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