GSP Unions: Shapic's Advisor's Scandal, Knowingly Admitted Turning a Blind Eye to Law Violations

Three unions at Belgrade's Public Transport Company (GSP) announced today, after a meeting with Belgrade Mayor's advisor, Goran Medaković, that he offered 'verbal promises and admitted that private carriers violate the law'.

GSP Unions: Shapic's Advisor's Scandal, Knowingly Admitted Turning a Blind Eye to Law Violations

TL;DR

  • Three GSP unions met with Belgrade Mayor's advisor Goran Medaković.
  • The advisor reportedly made verbal promises and admitted private carriers violate the law.
  • A key point of contention was the advisor's claim that private carriers are more efficient due to fewer drivers per vehicle.
  • Unions interpret this as an admission that the city administration is aware of and ignoring violations of the Law on Working Hours of Crews in Road Transport by private carriers.
  • The unions have demanded an urgent response from Mayor Aleksandar Šapić and his cabinet on seven key issues left unanswered during the meeting.