Doha – Professional taxi agencies have applied for the high authority of Morocco for audiovisual communication (HACA) to set an Indrive display on the public television station and denounce it as a provocation for industry experts.
According to converting media reports, the unions have submitted a joint explanation in which the decision of 2m to broadcast advertising for Indrive, of which they claim that they work without proper licensing in Morocco, caused them to catch up with immediate intervention by Haca.
“An obvious injury”
The unions described the advertising as “an obvious violation of national laws” and “a serious threat to the interests of the taxis sector”.
In their calling, the unions pointed out that Indrive operated without the necessary permits within the framework of the royal decree No. 1.63.260.
In her petition, several legal framework conditions, including circular No. 19959 of the Interior Ministry, cited from November 1, 2022, which prescribes the monitoring of the illegal transport activities.
They also referred consumer protection circular no. 455 and LAW 104.12 in terms of freedom of freedom and competition.
This most recent confrontation marks another chapter in the longer struggle between the traditional taxi services Morocco and digital timetable.
In a remarkable incident on November 29, 2024, a confrontation in Casablanca broke out in which taxi drivers were involved, and a Russian businessman who uses Indrive’s services.
According to reports, the dispute led to injuries to the businessman and his wife when they tried to intervene.
Law enforcement authorities immediately arrested The taxi drivers and the case involved were referred to the court.
In response to the fact that Indrive output An explanation that condemned the attack as a “serious violation of the law” and required a thorough investigation, whereby his position is considered a “responsible taxpayer and employer”, which works in compliance with local regulations.
In a further incident in December 2024 the authorities arrested Three taxi drivers in Rabat after a dangerous persecution of a vehicle vehicle near the Prince Moulay Abdellah complex.
The chase, which was recorded on video and spread online, led to material damage to several vehicles and culminated in a confrontation on the side of the road.
These incidents were exposed to the escalating conflict between traditional taxi operators and digital platforms such as Indrive, Yango and Careem, whose operations fluctuated on the edge of legality within the Moroccian transport sector on the edge of legality.
On the edge of Legality
While these companies maintain the official business status in Morocco, their transport services lack formal recognition according to the applicable regulations.
In the situation of interior ministers Abdelouafi Laftit announced In January, the government conducts extensive research to examine potential regulations for the sector.
During a meeting of the council member, LAFTIT gave the need for a dialogue and explained: “We have to sit down and find a solution. We can’t go on like this. “
He also found that although no travel services could not be officially integrated, “we can’t pretend that they do not exist.”
The taxi teams have also forwarded their concerns to the Interior Minister and applied for intervention in relation to the transfer of advertising on public television.
Meanwhile the former transport minister Mohamed Abdeljalil had emphasized In March 2024, it is important to achieve the consensus among the stakeholders of public transport before regulations for applications are implemented with rides.
He then noticed that “small and large taxis fulfill an important role and offer services for Moroccan citizens because they meet the primary public transport needs in Morocco”.
The debate took After a new urgency when Morocco is facing important international events, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Championship 2030.
Since millions of visitors are expected, the demand for streamlined and reliable transport is increasing, which increases the pressure on political decision -makers in order to tackle the deeply rooted inefficiencies of the sector.
In another front, the traditional taxi services for their rigid price structures and selective service practices remain under fire, which many argue.
Apart from these topics, the sector is plagued by a deep -seated monopoly system, which enables the taxi permits to be inherited, which means that economic rental experiments rather promote a fair, merit -based industry.
Union representatives continue to urge comprehensive reforms and call for a fairer approval system that prioritizes the rights of professional drivers and ensures proper coverage of social security.
