Scheduled for 1 p.m., this rally aims to “publicly denounce this collusion between the state and the platforms”.
Furious at the conclusions of the investigation carried out by several media on the methods of Uber to establish itself in France, the taxis intend to put the executive under pressure. This Tuesday, professionals gathered in association call to demonstrate at the National Assembly, from 1 p.m., in order to “publicly denounce this collusion between the State and the platforms“. A way to demanda parliamentary commission of inquiry into all the lobbying practices of digital platforms operating in the private public transport sector“.
Headwind against the American giant Uber, these professionals are annoyed by the “active process of deregulation of the taxi, for the benefit of large transnationals», and criticize the lack of regulation in this sector. “The return to a peaceful situation can only be achieved when this survey sheds light on all the architecture that has replaced the rule of law.“, they write in a press release posted on social networks.
The demonstration must take place around the National Assembly, “along the sidewalks of the embankments, in order to preserve the circulation of users on the various axes,” reads the protest statement, shared on social media. Professionals also ask to be received by the deputies, in order to make their demands heard.
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No commission of inquiry yet
In addition to this mobilization, the profession is particularly angry against the “UberFiles“, criticizing the role played by Emmanuel Macron in the establishment of the American VTC platform in France. “We strive to conquer the truth about the arbitrary methods and processes that have favored the private interests of an American company to the detriment of national interests.“, denounced, this Monday, several professional organizations, including the Fnat (National Federation of Taxi Craftsmen), in a joint press release. Before adding consider “to seize all legal avenuesto enforce transparency andequality before the law“.
For the time being, no commission of inquiry has been launched on this subject, either in the National Assembly or in the Senate. In mid-July, the rebellious Alexis Corbière had however said that he was considering the creation of one of these temporary structures, considering the facts “very serious“. For its part, the executive assumes:It touches me one without moving the other, I tell you in all honesty“, replied Emmanuel Macron in the face of attacks from the opposition, before defending his record in terms of employment. “I have a scoop: it is very difficult to create jobs without companies and entrepreneurs. I will continue to see them to convince them to invest in the country“, added the Head of State.
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