French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is set to meet with taxi drivers protesting new fare changes for transporting medical patients. Starting in October, the new rates are part of the French government's initiative to reduce healthcare costs, which burdened the subsidised taxi system at €3 billion last year. However, drivers argue that these changes would slash their revenues by over 25%, resulting in daily nationwide protests characterized by major disruptions, particularly in Paris. Taxi operators are also concerned about relaxed regulations affecting ride-hailing services like Uber, amplifying their commitment to ongoing strikes and protests.
Taxi drivers have expressed concerns that the upcoming fare changes for transporting certified ill patients would significantly diminish their earnings, undermining their livelihood.
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's meeting with taxi driver representatives illustrates the government's attempt to address escalating tensions over proposed fare cuts in the medical transport sector.
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