Service taxi drivers in Daraa protest against decision that infringes on their routes

Service taxi drivers organized a protest in front of the governorate building in Daraa, rejecting the decision to operate "van" cars on their routes, demanding that they be given a grace period to replace their vehicles while keeping their license plates.

12 February, 2026 16:26

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Service taxi drivers in Daraa staged a protest on Thursday in front of the governorate building, rejecting a directive issued by the Interim Government allowing vans to operate on public transportation routes. They argued that the decision infringes on their livelihoods and threatens their source of income.

The protesters demanded that the relevant authorities and the governorate council grant them a specific timeframe to replace their existing service taxis with modern vans, while retaining their current license plates on the new vehicles.

Several drivers indicated that this action is part of a series of protests against what they described as unfair decisions, calling for a dialogue that considers the interests of those working in the transportation sector and regulates operations in a way that guarantees the rights of all parties.