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Police Open Probe After Taxi–App Driver Brawl at Buenos Aires Aeroparque

The taxi federation seeks stricter enforcement of pickup rules in a meeting set with airport security.

Overview

  • The confrontation outside the national arrivals area on Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado was captured on phones and went viral on social media.
  • The incident occurred on Friday, and authorities have not determined who initiated the aggression shown in the video.
  • The Unidad de Flagrancia Norte opened proceedings, requested airport security-camera footage, and is collecting witness statements.
  • Police are maintaining a preventive presence at Aeroparque as inquiries continue into the fight that disrupted traffic and alarmed passengers.
  • Taxi delegate Mariano complained the current QR ticketing and pick-up system is not working as intended and alleged app drivers linger near arrivals despite designated pick-up points, while app-driver groups had not issued a public response in the coverage reviewed.