Tourists have priority, madam!
Tensions between taxi drivers and local residents around Park Güell in Barcelona have escalated due to the perception that drivers prioritize tourists over attending to local needs. This conflict stems from restrictions imposed by the Barcelona City Council in 2024, which relocated taxi stands to Carretera del Carmel in an effort to reduce traffic congestion caused by the massive influx of tourists. Residents—particularly the elderly, those with illnesses, and people with reduced mobility—have reported difficulties accessing essential services, prompting intervention by the Élite Taxi union. Although taxis were allowed to return in February 2025 under certain conditions, complaints persist as
Los turistas primero, señora!
La tensión entre los taxistas y la población residente en torno al Park Güell de Barcelona ha escalado debido a la percepción de que los conductores priorizan a los turistas el lugar de atender las necesidades locales. Este conflicto es consecuencia de las restricciones impuestas por el Ayuntamiento de Barcelona en 2024, que trasladaron las paradas de taxi a la carretera del Carmel a fin de reducir el colapso vial causado por la llegada masiva de turistas. Los residentes, especialmente las personas mayores, enfermas o con movilidad reducida, denunciaron dificultades para acceder a servicios esenciales, lo que motivó la intervención