Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Bosnian Truck Drivers Protest Barriers, Taxes, Blocking Goods
Truck drivers in Bosnia are upset about rules and taxes.
They've stopped moving goods to show they want changes.
The drivers want less paperwork, lower taxes on fuel, and faster border checks.
One big problem is how long they can stay in the European Union.
Drivers can only stay for 90 days, which is causing problems.
The drivers say this is hurting their jobs and their businesses.
They hope the government will listen and make things easier for them.
The government says they're working on some of the problems, but the drivers plan to keep protesting until they get what they want.
Bosnian truck drivers blocked the movement of goods to protest the government's failure to support the transport sector.
The protest was organized by Logistika, representing 47,000 workers and 600 companies.
The drivers are protesting against administrative barriers, excessive taxes, and the EU's 90-day stay limit.
Many companies have had to re-register in neighboring EU member states.
The government says it has begun tackling some of the administrative barriers and procedures.
- Who
- Bosnian truck drivers represented by Logistika
- What
- Blocked movement of goods to protest administrative barriers and taxes.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Bosnia and near borders with Croatia and Serbia, also EU
- Why
- To protest administrative barriers, excessive taxes, and the government's failure to support the transport sector.
- Protesting Group
- Logistika
- Number of Workers Represented
- 47,000
- Companies in Logistika
- 600
- Main Issue
- Administrative barriers and excessive taxes
- Value of Transport Sector
- 4.7 billion euros ($5.50 billion)
- EU Stay Limit
- 90 days in the EU out of 180 days annually
- Detained Drivers
- 48