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French Taxi Drivers Stage Airport Protests Over New Medical Transport Tariffs

Despite promises to re-examine the new convention, taxi drivers continue demonstrations, targeting Paris airports with a 'static movement' as they push back against impending reforms.

Les chauffeurs de taxis ont lancé un mouvement de protestation, il y a près d’une semaine.
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De nombreux manifestants ont montré leur déception et leur agacement de n’obtenir que peu de propositions concrètes.

Overview

  • The protests, which began on May 19, 2025, are in response to a new tariff system for transporting medical patients, set to take effect on October 1, 2025.
  • On May 26, taxi drivers conducted a 'static movement' at Orly and Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airports, disrupting access to terminals.
  • Prime Minister François Bayrou met with taxi representatives on May 24 and pledged to revisit the convention starting May 27, but remained firm on the October 1 implementation date and €150 million savings target.
  • The new system introduces a €13 base fare and kilometer-based tariffs to curb healthcare transportation expenses, which reached €6.74 billion in 2024.
  • Protesters also express frustration over competition from VTC platforms like Uber and Bolt, accusing them of unfair practices.