Senegal: Taxi drivers to strike Jan. 31, Feb. 8-10

Event

Taxi drivers are planning a nationwide strike on Wednesday, January 31. In Dakar, taxi drivers will also hold a march on Wednesday beginning at the Place de l'Obélisque. Further details concerning the march's start time and planned route are not currently available; however, transportation disruptions, along with an increased security presence, should be anticipated in the vicinity of the march. Additionally, taxi drivers have threatened to launch a 72-hour strike beginning on Thursday, February 8, if negotiations with the government fail.

Context

The taxi drivers are launching the strike to protest alleged harassment by the police and perceived unfair competition from unregistered taxis.

Advice

Individuals in Senegal are advised to seek alternative means of transportation and allow for extra time to reach their destinations for the duration of the strike. Avoid all protests and demonstrations due to the potential for violence and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities.