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Larnaca Taxi Drivers Stage Four-Hour Strike, Threaten Indefinite Action

Published January 13, 2026, 06:22
Larnaca Taxi Drivers Stage Four-Hour Strike, Threaten Indefinite Action

Taxi drivers in Larnaca began a four-hour work stoppage today, protesting against competition from ride-hailing apps, particularly at the airport. The Pan-Cypriot Federation of Urban Taxi Drivers (POAT) accuses the authorities of inaction despite repeated meetings and demands the immediate cessation of app activity outside their licensing province and strict adherence to taxi base regulations. If their demands are not met, they threaten a 24-hour strike on January 20th, followed by an indefinite strike on January 28th. The Licensing Authority expressed surprise and concern over the mobilizations, calling on POAT to cancel them, warning of potential negative impacts on the economy and tourism. Taxi drivers insist on the enforcement of the law and the restoration of legality, emphasizing that the responsibility for the consequences lies with those who knew the situation and failed to act.