Breaking: Taxi strike in Budapest – Drivers rally for fairer policies
The upcoming taxi strike in Budapest on 15 January will see drivers gather to push for fairer taxation, safer transport, and improved living standards. Led by the Taxis’ Interest Group, the demonstration highlights the urgent need for policy changes and constructive dialogue with the Ministry of National Economy to support small businesses and ensure the sustainability of the profession.
Fairer policies as safer transport
As 24.hu writes, on 15 January, the Taxis’ Interest Group is set to stage a demonstration, with reports suggesting it will take place at Heroes’ Square in Budapest. The taxi strike in Budapest aims to address pressing issues such as fair taxation, greener and safer transport, better job opportunities, and improved living standards for taxi drivers. According to the demonstrators, meaningful dialogue with the Ministry of National Economy is critical to achieving these goals, including access to subsidies and preferential loans for small businesses.
What do drivers want to achieve with the taxi strike in Budapest?
The organisation dealing with advocacy for taxi drivers is also calling for revisions to Hungary’s tax policies, emphasising the need to support small businesses. Despite submitting detailed proposals to various ministries and the Budapest Mayor’s Office, they claim their concerns have been largely ignored. Key demands include adjusting the tax exemption threshold to reflect the current economic climate, opposing inflationary taxes, limiting the number of taxis in the capital, and improving transport safety. The Taxis Drivers’ Interest Group hopes the demonstration will amplify their calls for a more equitable and sustainable future for the profession.
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I don’t have a problem with any of their demands except “limiting the number of taxis.” So much wrong with that proposition; too much to count.