Three of Brussels taxi federations have announced plans to protest on Dec 18 (Wednesday), which could lead to a repeat of widespread disruption to city traffic. Some 250 taxi drivers took action three weeks ago and succeeded in locking up the inner ring road and the main tunnels.
The drivers are continuing to protest at the introduction of digital taximeters, which are being required by the Brussels-Capital Region at a cost to drivers of ?2,500 to ?3,000 for the metre and installation. The region is committed to paying one-third of the price and has also promised drivers a tax relief of ?375. The drivers say that the government should pay the entire cost of the metres.
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