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Italian taxi drivers call national strike and protests over fuel prices

Nationwide · pinned on Rome, Italy · since Oct 26, 2026

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SOONAnnounced for Oct 26. Not started yet.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Taxi drivers are protesting against soaring fuel prices and increased operating costs, citing government inaction on their sector's difficulties.
What they want
Drivers are demanding greater tax relief, including the restoration of tax credits that have been progressively reduced.
What changed
Oct 27: Taxi unions announced a nationwide strike for December 15, alongside a demonstration in Rome and regional protests in November.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • Greater tax relief
  • Restoration of tax credits

Organised by: It Taxi, Uritaxi, Unicoop, Unitrav, Federtaxi Cisal, Codacons

What authorities say

Transport Minister Matteo Salvini met with road freight representatives to discuss structural challenges following emergency support allocations. Meanwhile, consumer group Codacons stated they would file complaints if the protests involve roadblocks that harm citizens.134

The full story

Italian taxi and private hire drivers organized a demonstration outside the Transport Ministry in Rome to protest against rising fuel costs and operating expenses. Following initial rallies, trade unions and industry associations announced a nationwide all-day strike scheduled for December 15, which will be accompanied by a protest demonstration in Rome. Additional regional demonstrations were announced to take place in Milan on November 11, Naples on November 17, and Florence on November 25. The industrial action was called in response to what organizers termed government inertia regarding their difficulties. Codacons commented on the announced strike, stating that while workers have the right to protest, they are prepared to file complaints with authorities if protests involve roadblocks or harm citizens.

Timeline

  1. Trade unions and industry associations announced a nationwide strike for December 15 alongside a demonstration in Rome.2345

  2. Italian taxi and private hire drivers staged a demonstration outside the Transport Ministry in Rome over soaring fuel prices.1

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