Budapest taxi drivers stage protest

On Tuesday, taxi drivers in Budapest participated in a parade honking their horns to draw attention to their demands.

Author

Andrew Davison
December 18, 2024

The demonstration aimed to raise awareness about important issues affecting their livelihoods and the overall transportation situation in the capital city.

Key Demands

The protesters are calling for several crucial changes, including:

1. Tax Exemptions: An immediate increase in the personal exemption limit to 18 million HUF, as approved by the EU last summer.

2. Dialogue with Government: Taxi drivers are requesting further discussions with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economic Development to ensure the viability of small businesses.

3. Modifications to Tax Policies: They believe that the upcoming tax packages should better reflect the interests of the Hungarian small business sector.

4. Inclusion in Legislative Processes: They demand that stakeholders, such as taxi drivers and emergency services, be involved in developing new traffic regulations (KRESZ).

5. Concerns over Parking Fees: The drivers have urged local authorities to consider factors beyond just inflation in parking fees.

The aim of the demonstrations is to create a livable city for all, where the needs of every commuter are taken into account.

Support for Taxi Drivers

The initiative is backed by the Taxi Drivers' Advocacy Organization, which emphasized the necessity of government support and collaboration, particularly with law enforcement, to reduce chaos in traffic management.

For more details on the taxi drivers' protest in Budapest, you can visit Telex.