Quito taxi drivers protest Uber agreement, block avenues

Dozens of taxi drivers in Quito protested on Shyris and Portugal avenues against an agreement between the Unión de Taxistas de Pichincha and Uber. The protest signals internal union dissent over the deal, which likely permits Uber to operate under a legal framework. The disruption is localized but may affect traffic and local politics.

AI disclosure: Model-written summary of the source, not a verified fact. Check the sources. How Mosaic works