YEREVAN. – The members of the “We will not Pay 150 Drams” initiative gathered Tuesday morning nearby the Armenian capital city Yerevan Municipality (PHOTOS). 

The police, however, do not allow the demonstrators to approach the city hall building. But the protesters intend to approach the municipality entrance.

The law enforcement already detained three picketers. Yerevan Deputy Police Chief Valeri Osipyan told news reporters that the activists had violated the public order. 

In addition, the protesters want to carry out a march and call upon people not to pay 150 drams (approx. $0.36)—instead of the previous 100 drams (approx. $0.24)—for using the public transport.  

Incidentally, the journalists likewise will stage a protest at noon nearby the municipality building. They demand the dismissal of Municipality Transport Department Chief Henrik Navasardyan who, instead of answering to a question that was posed to him by a news reporter, he had cursed at the journalist.    

Another demonstration is slated for 4pm in the vicinity of the Yerevan Municipality. Until then, however, the activists will walk around the city, and those joining the “We will not Pay 150 Drams” initiative will continue to drive the commuters with their own vehicles, and at no cost.     

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