France: Taxi drivers protesting in Place Bellecour in Lyon afternoon of Dec. 2

Taxi drivers are protesting near Place Bellecour in Lyon on the afternoon of Dec. 2. Reports indicate that several taxi motorcades from multiple city areas converged on Place Bellecour, disrupting traffic and causing congestion.

Transport disruptions are likely to continue during the taxi demonstration. Authorities will likely deploy an increased security presence to monitor the demonstration.