Part Dieu station blocked by Lyon VTCs
Since 7 a.m. this morning, the area around Part-Dieu station in Lyon has been the scene of an unexpected mobilization of VTC drivers. This surprise strike, initiated by the Association of Independent Drivers of Lyon (ACIL), highlights a deep malaise in the profession. The demonstrators denounce increasingly precarious working conditions and commissions deemed excessive taken by booking platforms.
According to the strikers, the increase in commissions directly affects their income, making it insufficient to cover their professional and personal expenses. Drivers are demanding a review of minimum rates and better consideration of their independent status, which they consider poorly protected.
Impacts on traffic and a call for negotiation
The mobilization caused significant disruptions in the Part-Dieu station area, a strategic node in the city. Slowdowns and traffic difficulties have been reported, forcing users to favor public transport or other alternatives.
ACIL representatives call on the platforms concerned and local authorities for rapid consultation to respond to their demands. If no progress is obtained, the strikers have not ruled out extending the movement, thus increasing the pressure on decision-makers.
This strike once again illustrates the growing tensions in a rapidly changing sector, where the platforms' quest for profitability comes into conflict with the needs of drivers. The next few days promise to be decisive in determining the outcome of this standoff.
