Litigation involving the national government, the Union of Automotive Tram Workers and the chambers of bus companies resulted in a strike in the metropolitan area. Of the more than 300 lines that provide service in the area, only 70 began the day operating.
It is estimated that around nine million passengers were affected by the measure of force. Despite the competition of app drivers, taxi drivers are in high demand, says Rubén, one of the drivers on the day of the strike. "I didn't sell more than ten coffees because there are almost no buses, and people, in a hurry, quickly take a taxi," says Margó, who has been selling coffee for four years and now watches the scene from Hornos Avenue. "Get out of here, take it. Come on, come on," he tells the driver, who drives a silver-gray Volkswagen Suran. "Us too. Go away," the man warns him again, "I'm working," he retorted from the car.