Morocco Taxis Reform: End Grima System, Improve Driver Conditions

As major global events like the 2030 World Cup approach, Morocco must urgently rethink its urban transport network. It is in this context of international pressure that opposition socialist deputy Omar Anane has challenged the Interior Minister through a written question.

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The elected official denounces the "miserable social and professional situation" of taxi drivers. These professionals, true showcases of Moroccan cities to tourists, currently operate in great instability, hindering any attempt to modernize services offered to visitors.

At the heart of the problem lies the highly criticized licensing system (Grima). Subject to intense psychological pressure, drivers do not control their work tool and do not directly benefit from their earnings. They are forced to pay daily sums to license holders or investors before even being able to meet their own families’ needs.

Considering this category as "the weakest link" in the sector, the deputy reminds that the ministry’s quality requirements, particularly through circular 444, will remain inapplicable without real improvement in these workers’ living conditions.

To break this deadlock and offer a service worthy of 2030 standards, concrete solutions are demanded. The parliamentarian calls for an overhaul of the exploitation system to eliminate rents and intermediaries. He also advocates for settling debts related to health coverage, to fully integrate drivers into a social protection system.

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Finally, he urges the government to launch a vast national vehicle fleet renewal program, through direct financial aid, to replace aging vehicles with eco-friendly cars meeting safety standards.