Latvian Taxi Drivers Paralyze Traffic in Coordinated Nationwide Protests
Taxi drivers staged major organized protests across multiple Latvian cities, including Rīga, Daugavpils, and Jelgava, advocating for fair industry regulations and lower operating costs. The drivers formed large vehicle convoys that purposefully stalled urban traffic, prompting widespread disruptions and police monitoring.
Date: April 13, 2026
Location: Riga, Latvia
Conflict: None
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: SafeAbroad