Over 1,200 Taxis Blocked Trakia Highway

More than 1,200 taxis caused a blockade on the "Trakia" highway near Plovdiv, specifically at the 121st kilometer.

Taxi drivers from over 50 cities across Bulgaria came together for a national protest against the sharp rise in the cost of mandatory "Civil Liability" insurance.

Participants in Plovdiv have warned that they may remain on the highway for several hours, disrupting traffic as part of their demonstration.