India: Taxi drivers in Pernem threaten to protest May 1

Event

Taxi drivers in Pernem have threatened to strike and protest May 1. Drivers are demanding a stand at Manohar International Airport (GOX).

Demonstrations near GOX may occur in the coming days. Disruptions to public transport, including to and from GOX, are possible should drivers withdraw their services. Police are likely to deploy to any protest. Confrontations are possible if protesting drivers block traffic or ignore police orders to disperse.

Advice

Avoid all protests. Exercise caution near GOX. Prepare for some delays to ground transport, particularly to and from the airport.