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Taxi during fuel crisis in Paris

I am travelling to Paris for a 2 week stay later this month. I normally use taxis, but with the fuel shortages, I'm wondering if there is an Uber/ride share that is safe and reliable? Specifically a ride to and from the airport.
Thank you

Posted by
8398 posts

Can you explain why you feel the fuel shortages will have less of an impact on Uber than a taxi? I'm trying to understand the question. The most fuel efficient way to do this is by RER train.

Posted by
6914 posts

The fuel crisis is over, everything is back to normal. Typing this from the back of a taxi!
Rides to the airport are best booked the day before, since cabs are scarce in the morning - as has always been the case.

Posted by
2745 posts

I was in Paris in June before the fuel crisis and getting a taxi was a nightmare. As was getting an Uber. Luckily I had allowed enough time to get to the train station via the metro.

I know everyone tells you to reserve a G7, yeah that works great until they send you the message about 3 minutes before they’re supposed to be there going “we’re not coming”

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6914 posts

I know everyone tells you to reserve a G7, yeah that works great until they send you the message about 3 minutes before they’re supposed to be there going “we’re not coming”

It can happen, but I book G7 cabs on weekday mornings at least once per month and I have never had that happen to me. Anecdotal, I know, but I cannot say the same about Uber et al. who did stand me up many times. G7 reliability seems sufficient to me for travel purposes.
There are exceptions of course: race days, strike days and exceptionally rainy days can throw havoc.

Posted by
9606 posts

The fuel shortage issue is almost totally resolved. As a visitor, you're not going to notice that there is even an issue.