Do Uber or Bolt operate in Bayeux or are there only a handful of rideshare cars registered in that area? I know taxis are available but prefer to have multiple options available. Thanks!
Posted by
France Southwest - Occitanie
4321 posts
I can't speak specifically about Bayeux, which might be an exception given how touristy it is, but rideshare drivers like those for Uber or Bolt are scarce outside major cities (there simply aren't enough fares to make it profitable).
You might also find that when you book an Uber or Bolt, an official taxi registered with the platform shows up.
In truly rural areas, these services don't exist; it's not even worth trying. For many people there, the name "Uber" just sounds like someone named Hubert.
Posted by
Long Beach, Ca, usa
3752 posts
With the distances and rural nature of the DDay landing area, including Bayeux, it would be a waste of time and money for a one-way ride for the driver. If you are looking for someone to take you to a particular sight, say Omaha Beach or the US cemetery, you would do best to hire a guide for the morning or afternoon or day, and go from place to place that way. The sights most people want to see are not next to each other or quickly walkable. The five beaches stretch for 50 miles, and the designated DDay landing area is about 500 square miles. If you want a taxi for Bayeux only, you may find that much of what tourists visit there are in a walkable area, and a taxi may not be needed.
What are your plans for Bayeux? Do you need a taxi from the train station to a hotel perhaps?
Posted by
1999 posts
Taxi's are barely available. The best way to get around is to rent a car. That's just the reality of the rural location.
Hiring tour guides also an option.
Posted by
Middletown, RI
1673 posts
Good advice from Judy. You don't say for where you need a ride, but Bayeux itself is very walk-able. If you intend to see D-day sites in the area, you really must have a car—either your own (preferable) or one provided by a tour guide.