By Andrea Hargraves 
Since 7 am on Monday Ricardo Luengo was on a hunger strike. The TVDE driver was installed next to the Assembly of the Republic as a form of protest against the precarious working conditions experienced by this group of workers. Professionals face. On the same day there was appearance To be implemented Stricter rules to regulate the sector.
“His courageous action has brought our cause to the fore, and we are now entering a new phase of constructive and promising dialogue.”
The decision to end the hunger strike comes after a Meeting with Social Democratic Party (PSD))It is still Monday, when the Assembly will have made proposals for Several start Changes in the TVDE sector.
“theThere was a phone call between Hon. Dr. João Vale Azevedo and the President of ANM-TVDE, Victor Soares, during which Ricardo's hunger strike was suspended and considered. Luingo“
In the same note, it was emphasized that “The Public Security Directorate will provide a an offer Officially coming soon” with focus on the following requirements:
- “mandatory Entrance exams To obtain the TVDE driver's certificate which will be carried out at IMT examination centres, with Annual certificate renewal It will also be implemented in these centers.”
- “Create a 3d stamp To be issued by IMT to the TVDE card, which contains Registration data and operator number“
The deputy head of the PSD parliamentary group, João Vale Azevedo, also confirmed that his party is preparing to “Documents required to change the legislation to Law 45/2018, which will be And present it to Parliament by November.
“We want to find solutions that benefit both partners/drivers and platforms, ensuring proper and fair regulation for all. The struggle for the recognition of our rights and the improvement of conditions in the sector continues, but now we are certain that we are being heard and that soon news will emerge about the much-needed change and regulation of the law,” TVDE Association.