Road connecting to Ukraine blocked by Polish transport workers
Representatives of Polish transport companies have blocked three border roads with Ukraine against unfair competition from businesses in neighboring countries.
AGENCY: Polish transport workers blocked the road leading to the border with Ukraine.
Representatives of Polish transport companies have blocked three border roads with Ukraine against unfair competition from businesses in neighboring countries.
Demonstrators blocked trucks from crossings in Korczowa and Dorohusk in Lublin Voivodeship. Due to which there was a long jam.
Following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the EU waived the system permitting Ukrainian transport businesses to enter the bloc. According to Polish companies, this step will allow Ukrainian competitors to enter the field.
They claimed to have lost their earnings. Since last Monday, truck drivers have been protesting.
They claim that another issue for the poles is the electrical line infrastructure. They claim that the necessary registration of carriers wishing to return to Poland takes too long.
