Tbilisi Delivery Drivers Protest Against Foreign Workers

Tbilisi Delivery Couriers Stage Protest Over Foreign Workers Tbilisi, Georgia – On May 29, 2025, delivery couriers in Tbilisi took to the streets to protest the employment of foreign workers in the delivery sector. The demonstration saw dozens of couriers, many bearing the logos of major delivery services, march from the city's Sports Palace to the parliament building. Their main demands focused on the need for regulations governing the employment of foreign workers and a review of the current pricing policies, which they claim are unfair. The protest follows a rule implemented by the Georgian Competition Agency in March requiring customer service to be conducted in Georgian. This rule, according to the protesters, has negatively impacted their livelihoods. "We will strike every Thursday until our demands are met," said one participating courier, highlighting the determination of the protesters. The protest underscores the growing concerns about fair labor practices and the impact of globalization on local workers in Georgia. The government's response to the couriers' demands will be crucial in determining the future of this issue.