LIVE – angry Finistère taxis largely block the Pen-ar-C’hleuz roundabout, meeting in progress at the sub-prefecture [Vidéo]

11:25 a.m. A meeting scheduled at the CPAM at 2 p.m.

Taxi representatives will be received at 2 p.m. at the CPAM (Primary Health Insurance Fund). Others are currently being received at the sub-prefecture. Around 3 p.m./3:30 p.m., at the end of these two meetings, the representatives will return to the Pen-ar-C’hleuz roundabout to report on the discussions. We expect taxis to be withdrawn around 5 p.m.

At the Pen-ar-C’hleuz roundabout, demonstrators distribute leaflets to motorists which explain the reasons for the anger.

11:15 a.m. Pen-ar-C’hleuz roundabout largely blocked

Taxis have entered the Pen-ar-C’hleuz roundabout in two lines, only the outside line is open to traffic. There are at least five bikers in the area at this time, regulating traffic. The atmosphere is quite calm at this time.

10:40 a.m. Things get stuck on the RN12 towards Brest

“We will lose 37% of our turnover, but we do not have that much margin. So, we are dead”, Éric Ferrec

10:10 a.m. Taxis on their way to Brest

The taxis have taken the direction of Brest, they will take their place at the Pen-ar-C’hleuz roundabout, which they intend to hold all day.

In addition, a delegation will be received at 11 a.m. at the sub-prefecture.

10 a.m. “We should expect layoffs in 2025.”

Samir Athier, president of the Fnat 29 office (National Federation of Taxi Craftsmen) explains: “The Cnam has decided to cut health expenses, in particular the transport of patients, which represents 3% of the fund’s expenses. For some taxis who operate in rural areas, this is their main source of income. We must expect layoffs by 2025. You see all these taxis, almost all of them are individual businesses. They are liable for the sums incurred down to the last cent. If they sink, they end up in the street.”

He adds “We defend our businesses but also our patients. They have not been informed enough. This is why taxis will also go to the Cavale Blanche hospital to tow and inform them of the situation.”

9:43 a.m. Taxis at Brest Bretagne airport

The angry taxis from Finistère, who have decided to converge on Brest this Thursday, November 21, 2024, are currently at Brest Bretagne airport, in Guipavas. Green lights and hazard lights on. Around a hundred vehicles are in front of the hall and should be joined by others, according to a demonstrator. They should leave around 10 a.m. towards Brest.