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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.

Infrastructure Minister Aníbal Ehrler called urgent talks with the taxi sector and transport regulator IHTT after drivers threatened a strike next week over fuel-linked fare disputes, as the government holds CA-5 highway toll rates flat and absorbs a 256-million-lempira deficit.

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.

Collective taxi drivers in Honduras announced a plan to raise fares by 5 lempiras (from 25 to 30 lempiras) citing high fuel costs, while seeking government subsidies; sector leader Rigo Cerrato threatened a nationwide strike if authorities do not meet with them by next week.

Transport leaders from five major cities announced plans for a nationwide strike next week unless the government pays a pending compensation bonus and addresses security threats facing the sector.

Road blockades by transporters and activists protesting rising fuel prices have disrupted business operations and mobility across Honduras, with private-sector leaders warning of economic harm and calling for policy solutions rather than further disruptions.