Cabman demand equal opportunities
Despite the rainy weather Yerevan cabman today held a protest action outside the government building. They demanded that the executive body ensure equal footing for all taxi drivers. In particular, they demanded equal economic rights for licensed and non-licensed cabmen.
Cabman Sargis Machkaryan said that he had borrowed money to acquire license but today he witnesses injustice in the sphere. "All cabmen should be given equal opportunities. We must all pay equal taxes and work on equal conditions. Why should I pay $700 for the license plates if my colleagues have paid no penny?"
The protesters demand that the government freeze the provision concerning the date of manufacturing. "We demand equality otherwise we shall hand in yellow license plates," they said.
The cabmen were received by Public Council representative Vazgen Safaryan who promised to reach a mutually beneficial solution in the result of discussions.
"Taking into consideration the tense economic state, crisis and post-crisis situation, I think we should try to find the best solution and let these people keep their families with their salaries," he said.
