On Tuesday 10th November 2026, the patronal UNAUTO VTC criticised the accelerated parliamentary process for Catalonia’s proposed taxi law, as reported by Elperiodico. The organisation, representing licensed ride-hailing operators, called the fast-tracking of hearings "inadmisible" and warned it threatens meaningful debate.

The Parlament de Catalunya (Catalan Parliament) has increased the number of scheduled testimonies in a single day from three to five, aiming to complete ten by the end of the day. UNAUTO VTC argues this compressed format limits each party's ability to present arguments, respond to deputies, or explore the law’s economic and social consequences.

"We have very little margin to expose our arguments. This is not guaranteeing the right to be heard: it’s turning hearings into a formal step, emptying them of content," José Manuel Berzal, national executive president of UNAUTO VTC, told Elperiodico.

The group fears the rush is driven by political timelines ahead of Barcelona’s 2027 municipal elections. They warn the law could jeopardise thousands of jobs and distort Catalonia’s mobility model. The Catalan Competition Authority previously flagged concerns the draft could push VTC operators out of the market, creating a highly restrictive regulatory environment.

As hearings continue, affected businesses are urged to monitor official Parlament de Catalunya updates for opportunities to submit formal input before the law advances to voting.

Sources: El Periódico.