Cab drivers have announced a new day of mobilization this Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in Paris. They are protesting against the reform of medical transport pricing and denouncing what they consider unfair competition from VTCs. Blockades are planned in front of the Ministry of the Economy and Finance, as well as at Paris airports.
Taxi mobilization this Wednesday June 11 in Paris: drivers are protesting against the reform of medical transport pricing and competition from VTCs. Blockades are planned in front of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, as well as at Paris airports.
As of October 1, the contested reform provides for a flat-rate reimbursement of 13 euros by the Assurance Maladie, supplemented by a kilometric rate. The new system is designed to limit expenditure on medical transport, which reached €6.74 billion in 2024, including €3.07 billion for contracted cabs.
Drivers are claiming a loss of income of up to 30 to 40%, particularly in rural areas where empty runs are common. They believe that the reform does not take into account the reality of their profession and threatens their business model.
The Fédération nationale des cabs (FNDT) is calling for a demonstration outside the Ministry of the Economy and Finance, accompanied by blockades at Orly and Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airports. Actions may also take place in the provinces.
Users are advised to anticipate major transport disruptions, particularly in the vicinity of stations and airports. They are advised to consult traffic information in real time, and to use public transport whenever possible.
In addition to withdrawing the reform of medical transport pricing, cab drivers are calling for stricter control of competition from VTCs. They denounce illegal marauding and solicitation practices, and are calling for tighter controls.
The government has announced measures to step up controls on VTCs and is considering the introduction of approval for platforms. However, cab unions consider these announcements insufficient and are keeping up the pressure.
A crucial meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday June 11 at the Ministry of Health to discuss the reform of health transport pricing. Cab drivers are hoping to make significant progress at this meeting.
In the meantime, the mobilization is continuing, and actions could become tougher if demands are not met. Customers are invited to keep abreast of developments.
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