Taxi drivers threaten to block French Open amid ongoing protests
Striking taxi drivers in Paris have announced that if their demands are not met, they will block access to the French Open, which begins on Sunday. The drivers are worried about the threat to their income and have been causing traffic disruptions in the French capital for five days, blocking roads and using horns and headlights.
Emmanuelle Cordier, president of the National Federation of Taxi Drivers, warned on Saturday that if the government does not respond, the protests will move to the Roland-Garros area. A meeting with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Transport is set to take place soon.
The taxi drivers oppose new medical transport regulations and competition from ride-hailing apps.
Other cities join the protest
The protest movement is not limited to the capital. Drivers from cities such as Marseille and Perpignan in southern France have also joined the demonstrations, showing that the issue has nationwide reach.
