aviator1945 Posted July 30, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Taxi drivers have called an indefinite strike in Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Alicante, Malaga and Bilbao; other destinations may be affected at short notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamTimeDining Posted July 30, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Thankfully they have Uber there now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted July 30, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 30, 2018 The longer they strike more and more will find how easy uber is to use. they are shooting themselves in the foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted July 31, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 31, 2018 The longer they strike more and more will find how easy uber is to use. they are shooting themselves in the foot. Uh huh. Until they block the roads to and from the airport and ports , as they are threatening to do. How easy will it be to use Uber then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txflood33 Posted July 31, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Uh huh. Until they block the roads to and from the airport and ports , as they are threatening to do. How easy will it be to use Uber then? this is coming from an American ignorant in Spain's legal system and laws, but this just seems like something that would be illegal and police would step in. I would genuinely love to know if I'm wrong and if this is how it works in Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantSwim63 Posted July 31, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 31, 2018 this is coming from an American ignorant in Spain's legal system and laws, but this just seems like something that would be illegal and police would step in. I would genuinely love to know if I'm wrong and if this is how it works in Spain. https://www.cp24.com/world/taxi-drivers-in-barcelona-continue-to-block-traffic-in-protest-of-ride-hailing-apps-1.4031760 You are probably not wrong about action being illegal. However, take a look at the pictures of number of taxis parked...do not know how police would be able to enforce a peaceful end to protest. (Yes, the words police, enforce, peaceful and protest probably do not make sense being used in the same sentence lol). Anyway, already two Uber drivers hospitalized and one major road blocked in Barcelona (to airport). Declared as a “two day” strike but looks like tempers are high and who knows if it will escalate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted July 31, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 31, 2018 The longer they strike more and more will find how easy uber is to use. they are shooting themselves in the foot. Uber and similar unlicensed taxi replacements are the reason for the strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txflood33 Posted July 31, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 31, 2018 https://www.cp24.com/world/taxi-drivers-in-barcelona-continue-to-block-traffic-in-protest-of-ride-hailing-apps-1.4031760 You are probably not wrong about action being illegal. However, take a look at the pictures of number of taxis parked...do not know how police would be able to enforce a peaceful end to protest. (Yes, the words police, enforce, peaceful and protest probably do not make sense being used in the same sentence lol). Anyway, already two Uber drivers hospitalized and one major road blocked in Barcelona (to airport). Declared as a “two day” strike but looks like tempers are high and who knows if it will escalate. Wow...what a mess....I still can't imagine police wouldn't even go in to try. They are blocking emergency vehicle access. Fire/Medical couldn't get through if needed. I'm not going to Spain currently, I just thought it was interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmermaid Posted July 31, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I have a friend leaving today for Barcelona for a cruise on Symphony. They are traveling with an almost 80 year grandmother. Any advise as to get from the airport to there hotel in Barcelona? The last thing they need is an emergency room visit. Is Uber their only option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantSwim63 Posted July 31, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I have a friend leaving today for Barcelona for a cruise on Symphony. They are traveling with an almost 80 year grandmother. Any advise as to get from the airport to there hotel in Barcelona? The last thing they need is an emergency room visit. Is Uber their only option? Uber and Cabify suspended operations last week. I don't know if they have restarted. Can your friend call their hotel and find out what alternate arrangements can be made? Should also consider contacting Symphony to see if they have travel to port alternatives. Hoping for the best for your friend. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmermaid Posted July 31, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Thank you I will pass the hotel suggestion on to her. She is really stressing now. As for the Symphony, they don't leave on the boat until 8/5 so I doubt they have anything in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantSwim63 Posted July 31, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Thank you I will pass the hotel suggestion on to her. She is really stressing now. As for the Symphony, they don't leave on the boat until 8/5 so I doubt they have anything in place. Sorry, I also forgot the obvious suggestion (my excuse is I am not app savvy). Is there a way for her to check her Uber app to see if operations are back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted July 31, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 31, 2018 If the ship provides a shuttle to the airport, take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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