The measures are in addition to those already approved in 2021 and April 2022 including the 20 cents reduction in the cost of fuel. In response the Minister of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, Raquel Sánchez, told LaVanguardia that the Ministry is preparing an inspection plan in the sector that will be announced in the “coming weeks.”ĭelegates from the platform had met to assess the latest measures announced by the government, which include a new law to prevent carriers from working at a loss or a new package of 450 million direct aid. The “platform” represents small transport businesses and self-employed drivers who were behind the strikes in March this year. Instead, they said people should be aware that supplies may become limited in time, but also, they should wait to see what action the government takes in heading off the strike.ġ2:32 (November 7) – Spanish truckers have announced a new nationwide strike that will start from this Sunday, November 13.Īnnouncing the two-day strike on Monday, November 7, the Platform in Defence of Transport said that the strike had been called to denounce those that expect them to work at a loss. “We are an essential and strategic sector, as demonstrated in the recent crises we have suffered, and we believe that the time has come for the Government to adopt measures that guarantee the proper functioning of the food chain and the supply of food and beverages to the whole population in any situation.”Īt this stage the retailers have said consumers should not panic as that will only add to what could become a difficult situation. With Christmas only weeks away, the say the strike will be damaging: “especially to thousands of SMEs that are already going through a very delicate moment, as a result of the current situation. Many of these have been struggling to keep their heads above water as the cost of raw materials and energy having hit the sector hard. That they say not only resulted in shortages and tensions between parties, but also cost the industry millions.
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