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A group of taxi drivers holds protest action in front of Ministry of transport - UPDATED

A group of taxi drivers holds protest action in front of Ministry of transport - <font color=red>UPDATED</font>

16 January 2012 12:56 (UTC +04:00)

According to APA-ECONOMICS, the protesters aimed to protest against prohibition of operation of several cars as taxi.

Police prevented unpermitted protest. Several persons were invited to the building of Ministry to meet the officials. After meeting, the drivers told reporters: â€œWe require them to allow us to work. We are also ready to pay determined taxesâ€.

During the meeting attended only by APA from media, taxi drivers made several proposals to officials of the Ministry: â€œIf the ban is related to Eurovision, then let us banned from entering the city center at the time of the competition. We also need time to bring our cars into line with the implementation of standards. Let the government import the allowed cars and we’ll buy them on creditâ€.

Representatives of the Ministry noted that the implementation of standards - not temporary: â€œThe decision was made according to the classification of the Economic Commission for passenger cars. Or buy cars on credit, or be a driver for taxi companiesâ€.

Finally, the drivers said that could wait another day or two to learn the official opinion of the Ministry of Transport.

Note that, Ministries of Transport and Internal Affairs have started raids since January 13. They prohibit services of unlicensed taxis and soviet-produced cars. Production year of taxi cars must be over 2007.