After two years, the UOM collective bargaining agreement was signed in the steel industry, but one branch rejects it.

Electric scooters have emerged as a new component of traffic in the Dominican Republic, where they are increasingly operated alongside larger vehicles such as trucks and SUVs. At intersections, these scooters frequently navigate alongside motorcycles, sharing the road space during traffic stops.

While the scooters are comparable to motorcycles in terms of design, utility, and the driving skills required to operate them, they currently operate under a different regulatory framework. Unlike motorcycles, electric scooters in the country do not require vehicle registration, license plates, insurance, or a driver's license.