Anger of VTC: demonstration by taxi drivers this Thursday June 6 in Montpellier, ongoing disruption on tram lines

Archive photo of a previous taxi drivers' strike. Midi Libre – RICHARD DE HULLESSEN

Montpellier's VTC drivers are mobilizing this Thursday, June 6, to make their demands heard. Tram lines 1, 3, and 4 are affected.

A new taxi demonstration is underway this Thursday morning in Montpellier. The procession left at 7:30 a.m. from the Zénith and will continue throughout the day in Montpellier.

The mobilization is currently traveling through the city, passing through the town hall, the train station, the Metropolis and even the airport.

Tram lines disrupted

Professionals are calling for better accessibility in Montpellier as well as the creation of places dedicated to VTC.

Taxi drivers are also demanding fair recognition and representation " of their professions, with the creation of a regional badge to identify them.

09:03 – Ligne 1
En raison d'une manifestation, la ligne 1 est interrompue dans les deux sens entre Rives du Lez et Port Marianne. Station Moularès non desservie. Station Rives du Lez desservie sur quais ligne 3.#L1TaM

— tamvoyages (@TaMVoyages) June 6, 2024

This demonstration causes several disruptions. The entire line 4 is interrupted while line 3 no longer runs between Port-Marianne and St-Denis, and Line 1 between Riez du Lez and Port Marianne.