Costa Rica: Taxi drivers to protest ride-sharing services at San José International Airport May 13 /update 1

Event

Taxi drivers are set to protest the operation of ride-sharing services at San José's Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) on Monday, May 13. Protesters are expected to gather at 08:30 (local time) on the airport access roads; other protests are also planned within the airport facility.  Localized traffic disruptions are to be expected around the airport. Interruptions to taxi and ride-sharing services are also likely to occur at SJO.  

Advice

Individuals traveling to or from SJO are advised to monitor developments to the situation, prepare for associated transportation disruptions, plan alternative routes, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.