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French PM to Meet Representatives of Protesting Taxi Drivers
- On Saturday in Paris, Prime Minister François Bayrou is set to hold discussions with representatives of taxi drivers protesting nationwide since Monday.
- The protests began due to government changes to subsidised fare rates for medical transport, causing driver revenue concerns and anger over laxer VTC regulations.
- The protests caused 450 km of traffic jams, blockades in major cities including Marseille and Pau, and rolling roadblocks near Charles de Gaulle airport.
- Drivers argue that the reduced fare rates would lead to a drop in their earnings by over 25%, while the government spent 3 billion euros last year on the subsidy for medical transport taxis.
- The meeting at the transport ministry, led by Bayrou, reflects government efforts to control rising health costs amid ongoing taxi driver opposition.
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Taxi Strike: Meeting Saturday at the Ministry of Transport in the Presence of François Bayrou
Intersyndicale began on Monday a massive mobilization to protest against a project of new health insurance rates on the transport of sick people. Many taxis also protest against the competition of the VTCs.
·Paris, France
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