Dutch tractor protest sparks 'worst rush hour'

2019-10-01 12:08:55

Tractor-driving farmers taking to the streets to demand greater recognition have caused the worst ever Dutch morning rush hour on Tuesday, according to motoring organisation ANWB. There were 1,136km (700 miles) of jams at the morning peak, it said. Farmers reacted angrily to claims that they were largely responsible for a spiralling nitrogen emissions problem. A report has called for inefficient cattle farms to be shut down and some speed limits lowered to cut emissions. Farming groups believe they are being victimised while the aviation industry is escaping scrutiny.