Paris taxi drivers are against the motorcycle taxi, the system of transfer of individuals is becoming increasingly widespread in the streets of Paris. They have become an attractive alternative to traditional taxis because they save time. The service includes a blanket to keep warm, a waterproof jacket and helmet with microphone for passenger and driver can communicate during the trip or just listen to the radio. "What we sell to customers is time and time is money," said Sylvain D'Andrea, who has two years men and women moving into the airport business. The bikes can easily slip away from Paris during rush hour traffic, something that traditional rivals can not offer.
D'Andrea, 37, says she performs an average of six to seven trips per day. One journey into Paris cost around € 35 while a trip to and from the airport CDG is priced at € 75. This means that the bike ride cost about 20% more than a normal taxi, but the time of each journey is considerably lower.
Taxi drivers complain and talk about interference in business, unfair competition and threat to their livelihood. A few weeks ago, hundreds of taxi drivers protested the situation and decided circular to the minimum speed permitted between the airport and central Paris. The strike, called 'Operation Snail' was convened by the Union for the Defence of Parisian taxi drivers. Other groups that have not joined the protest say they also support them.
taxi drivers accuse motorists do not comply with regulations banning the wearing of large logos or use the word "taxi" as part of its name or promotion, as most people normally speak of "taxi-bikes."
SOURCE: lainformacion.com
