Urban taxi drivers stage strike action in Nicosia

On March 10, 2026, urban taxi drivers in Cyprus launched an indefinite strike to protest long-standing issues threatening their sector. Drivers gathered at the GSP stadium in Nicosia at 07:30 before proceeding to the Ministry of Transport, the House of Representatives, and the Presidential Palace. The protest follows an unanswered ultimatum sent on March 4 to government officials, including Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades and Police Chief Themistos Arnaoutis. Drivers are demanding solutions regarding unfair competition from unlicensed private vehicles operating as 'pirate' taxis and poor infrastructure at airports. They have warned that further dynamic protest actions will follow if their demands are not addressed. The Pancyprian Coordinating Committee of Urban Taxis holds the authorities responsible for any potential economic or transport disruptions. Sources indicate the strike aims to address operational costs and the illegal activities that have allegedly caused the sector's decline.