On July 23, a driver of the 82nd microbus route announced that he would carry his passengers for 100 AMD. "My microbus was empty all day long yesterday. The civil activists carried the passengers for free. I am also against the public transport fare rise. So, I also decided to contribute to this fight. I will carry my passengers for 100 AMD as before", the drivers said to ArmInfo's correspondent.
To note, the 82nd microbus route belongs to Armenian parliamentarian and businessman Samvel Alexanyan.
To note, the activists protesting against the public transport fare rise are now in front of the Municipality of Yerevan. The demonstrators are chanting "Taron, go away!" The protesters have managed to burst their way through the strong cordon of the police and to reach the building of the municipal administration.
They demand a meeting with Mayor of Yerevan Taron Margaryan. They also demand releasing the three activists of "We Won't Pay 150 AMD" initiative immediately.
The police are trying to disturb the protest action in every possible way. They have blocked some streets leading to the Municipality. The Special Forces have already arrived at the scene to help the police.