Taxi Drivers

Infrastructure Minister Aníbal Ehrler convened talks between the transportation authority, the land-transport institute, and taxi representatives to resolve fare disputes before drivers carry out a threatened shutdown next week that would disrupt commuters.

Honduras's taxi drivers union is threatening a work stoppage next week after failing to reach an agreement with transport authorities on fare increases, citing rising fuel prices that erode driver incomes.

Honduras's taxi association (ATAXUH) is staging a sit-in on Tuesday on Boulevard La Amistad in the Atlantic zone, demanding a six-month freeze on fuel taxes and government installation of LPG systems in all taxis.

Taxi drivers in El Progreso, Yoro, have blocked road access to protest an increase in vehicle registration fees, saying they have received no response to demands for a reversal and threatening to escalate their action.

The United Taxi Drivers Association of Honduras will hold a sit-in in La Ceiba on Tuesday to protest high fuel prices and demand the government respond to the sector's concerns.