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Paris taxi drivers march on Charles de Gaulle Airport in protest over ride-hailing
Some 2,000 Paris taxi drivers marched to CDG Airport on Thursday demanding "white zones" restricting ride-hailing pickups; the action could run through Saturday.
Why it matters
Some 2,000 Paris taxi drivers marched from Porte Maillot toward Charles de Gaulle Airport on Thursday morning, protesting what they call unfair competition from ride-hailing platforms and demanding tighter government regulation. Organizers say the action could continue through Saturday.
Full report
The convoy departed at 8:30 a.m. and was expected to reach a dedicated parking area at CDG Terminal 3 by 10:00; the A1 motorway saw heavy congestion near Porte de la Chapelle and Le Bourget in the morning.
Drivers' key demands include "white zones" (zones blanches) restricting ride-hailing pickups at airports, strict checks of VTC professional licences and signage, the return of "blue vests" (gilets bleus) terminal guides, and a rework of terminal dispatch arrangements. Team Taxi chairman Walid Hanida told AFP that traditional taxis face unfair disadvantages on costs and regulation.
Rising fuel costs and concerns over the Assurance maladie patient-transport agreement added to drivers' grievances. No terminal closures or flight cancellations were reported.
Background
The conflict between Paris taxis and ride-hailing (VTC) drivers goes back a decade and has repeatedly triggered large protests. The action was declared "reconductible" (renewable) through Saturday, October 17.
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