Large taxi professionals in Zaida (Midelt) protest against rising diesel prices

Outrage in Zaida, Midelt, over soaring fuel prices

Large taxi professionals in the town of Zaida, in the Midelt province, staged a peaceful protest last Thursday to express their categorical rejection of the continuous rise in fuel prices, particularly diesel, which has become a major threat to their professional and social stability.

Heavy burdens on drivers

Amine Ait Larbi, the representative for Zaida’s taxis, led the protest, where participants voiced their deep frustration with the successive increases in operating costs. Protesters emphasized that fuel prices have become an unbearable burden on drivers’ daily income, a situation exacerbated by high maintenance and insurance costs.

Categorical rejection of compromising citizens’ purchasing power

Sending a clear message to the relevant authorities, large taxi professionals in Zaida stressed that addressing the fuel crisis must not come at the expense of the average citizen. Protesters asserted that raising transport fares to compensate for losses is not an acceptable solution, as it directly impacts the purchasing power of citizens who are already suffering from high inflation.

Demands for urgent intervention and serious dialogue

The protesters called on the authorities to intervene immediately to find practical solutions that relieve the stifling pressure on the sector. This protest comes amid growing national demands for a serious and responsible dialogue between professionals and the relevant authorities, aimed at developing balanced formulas that ensure the continuity of public transport while preserving the dignity of the professional and the purchasing power of the citizen alike.