An Algerian taxi driver was killed Monday following a dispute with an unlicensed taxi operator in eastern Algiers, according to the National Union of Taxi Drivers. The incident occurred at Café Chergui. The union has strongly condemned the killing as a “heinous crime.” Details surrounding the altercation remain limited, but the event highlights ongoing tensions between licensed and unlicensed taxi services in the region. Authorities have not yet released information regarding potential arrests or further investigation. This incident adds to concerns about safety and regulation within Algeria’s transportation sector. The union is calling for increased measures to combat illegal taxi operations.