Taxi drivers in France have ramped up protests against fare cuts for medical transportation, leading to significant disturbances in Paris and other cities. On Monday, demonstrations resulted in the blocking of roads, the setting of fires, and police clashes involving tear gas. Union representatives warn that these 'rolling' protests may continue for days, with thousands of drivers expected to participate. They argue that the planned fare cuts could reduce their earnings by over 25%. Protests are planned in several regions including southern cities like Toulon and Marseille.
Unions representing taxi drivers in France have called for continued demonstrations, following tense scenes in Paris on Monday as drivers set alight wooden pallets and tyres and police responded with tear gas. More protests and rolling roadblocks are planned for southern France on Tuesday.
Drivers have complained that lower fares for transporting people to medical appointments would cut their revenues by more than a quarter.
Unions representing taxi drivers had already announced the protests would be 'rolling', meaning they could continue for days.
As for what to expect on Tuesday - protests were planned in Toulon and Marseille, as well as other French cities.
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