Rising Tensions in Fes Taxi Sector

The situation within the second-class taxi sector in Fes has reached a boiling point, as professionals in the field express their increasing frustration over unresolved social and occupational issues. Among the key concerns being raised are matters related to social security files, the regulation of ride-sharing applications, and escalating operational costs. In response to these ongoing challenges, the Professional Coordination of Second-Class Taxis in Fes is gearing up for a protest scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026. This demonstration will take place at 10 AM in front of the Fes-Meknes regional governor's office, with the aim of urging the Ministry of Interior to intervene and address what the coordinators describe as "stalled issues" that have plagued the sector.

Calls for Action and Legal Framework

In a statement released by the coordination, it was highlighted that workers in the taxi sector are facing continuous financial and professional pressures. The persistence of these challenges is negatively impacting the stability of families dependent on this industry, especially in light of the lack of tangible solutions to the numerous demands that have been raised for some time. Central to the demands is the issue of the National Social Security Fund (CNSS), where the coordination is advocating for a resolution of the professionals' status through the cancellation of accrued debts and fines, alongside the opening of avenues for settlement that would ensure their rights to health coverage and social protection.

Furthermore, the professional body is calling for a legal framework to regulate the operations of ride-sharing applications, aiming to prevent what it characterizes as unfair competition. They emphasize the necessity of prioritizing experienced professional drivers in any future organizational structure of the sector. Additional demands include revising fuel subsidies due to rising fuel costs and their impact on operational expenses. The taxi operators are also seeking transparency regarding the results of a national study focused on the taxi sector, insisting that professionals be involved in discussions related to the future of their industry. In closing, the statement urges all taxi drivers and operators in Fes to participate in the upcoming protest to voice their demands and advocate for a sector-wide dialogue with all stakeholders involved.

As reported by ar.le360.ma.