25 Nov 2024 | 09:29 AM UTC
France: Taxi drivers holding go-slow protest in Paris the morning of Nov. 25 /update 2
Taxi drivers conducting go-slow convoy protests in Paris, France, morning Nov. 25. Road travel disruptions reported.
As of the morning of Nov. 25, over 100 taxi drivers are conducting go-slow road convoy protests on the A4 and A6 autoroutes, the major axes approaching Paris from the east and south. Participants are denouncing the Social Security finance bill. Further taxi protests are possible across France.
Authorities will likely deploy police officers to mitigate traffic disruptions. Severe delays on affected motorways and congestion on alternative routes will likely persist over the coming hours.
Monitor local news sources for protest updates and follow local travel and security advice. Allow additional time for journeys across Paris over the coming hours. Reconfirm bookings for taxi services.