Taxi drivers protesting Uber and other ride-sharing services caused gridlock in downtown D.

C.

Wednesday.





The protest forced Pennsylvania Avenue NW to close from 15th street to 13th Street, NW.





The gridlock associated with the protest cleared after 1 p.m. , according to WTOP Traffic.





The drivers packed the roadways near the Capitol and Freedom Plaza.

The drivers, who are affiliated with the Teamsters Union, are taking part in the “Fairness NOW!” caravan.