Larnaca taxi drivers have stopped their strike. This strike started this week. They had good talks with government people. The strike ended quickly. It was about new transport apps. Now, they will talk more.
The taxi drivers are unhappy. They say ride-hailing apps are not controlled. These apps take away their customers. This is especially bad at Larnaca Airport. The drivers say some apps use cars not from Larnaca. This is against the rules. It hurts their jobs.
On Monday, taxi representatives met with officials. The meeting was helpful. So, the strike stopped right away. They will have more meetings soon. The taxi drivers want to show they are willing to talk. They are stopping the strike as a sign of goodwill.
Before the strike, the drivers had demands. They wanted apps to stop working at Larnaca Airport. This was for cars not from Larnaca. They also wanted apps to follow rules about where taxis are registered. A spokesperson said some apps use private cars illegally. He called the airport a "centre of lawlessness."
Now, taxis are working normally again. Travellers can get taxis at the airport. However, the main problems are not solved yet. The taxi drivers will wait for the results of the new talks. The government is talking with the drivers. This could lead to better rules for everyone. The next few weeks will be important.