I would appreciate any information on how to get to-and-from Paris and the CDG airport during a transit strike. (I would usually take a taxi.) Thank you!!!
Posted by
Paris
10193 posts
If the taxis are running, I would take a taxi.
Public transit strikes means that the people running the metro trains, buses and the like are striking.
Taxi drivers strike every once in a while but not as often.
Posted by
OP
Seattle, Washington
32 posts
If the taxis are on strike, then what? Take a Bolt?
Posted by
7 posts
I am arriving in Paris on Thursday, when there is a large protest and strike planned. I usually take a taxi, but this trip I have paid extra to have my hotel arrange for a driver to pick me up. I just don’t want to deal with trains or taxis on that particular day.
Posted by
OP
Seattle, Washington
32 posts
That sounds like a good idea. I'm staying at an AIRBNB, though, so I will need another back-up plan.
Posted by
Paris
7301 posts
When are you travelling?
Taxi strikes are very rare. When the trains do not run normally the taxi line is longer but you still have the usual # of taxis.
Posted by
OP
Seattle, Washington
32 posts
That's very good to hear. Thank you!
Posted by
OP
Seattle, Washington
32 posts
We're traveling May 10 - 18.
Posted by
Paris
7301 posts
Way too soon to worry. If there's still significant industrial action by late April then yes, you could start looking into private cars (there are a few posts about those on here), but until then... No need to worry about it.
Posted by
Chicago
8551 posts
they usually keep the RERB running even during strikes.
Posted by
San Francisco
14979 posts
I haven't decided on where to land in Europe on the trip earmarked towards the end of May. If I choose Paris, I will have to rely on the RER B to get to Paris Nord.
Posted by
42 posts
We took RER B the other day with no issue.