I’ve got to move to near the Parc de la Villette area from Montparnasse in another several hours. Which would be better instead of a taxi? Uber, Bolt, G7 or Freehold?
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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
13952 posts
Well, I've only used G7. I think the folks that live in Paris often use Bolt over Uber but not 100% sure.
Do you have the G7 downloaded?
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Hi Denny..I have relied on G7 when in Paris. I find them reliable and professional@ good luck..download the app!
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OP
Seattle, WA
494 posts
I’ve got all three downloaded. I don’t know which will show really show up. I suppose all three are prepaid in advance. At CDG there was a queue for taxis at a fixed rate.
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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
13952 posts
I've never had a problem with G7 showing up. If you book ahead it will be a charge but I don't mind that.
Posted by
Atlanta, GA, USA
2745 posts
Well, Uber has stood me up twice, and G7’s never stood me up at all in Paris, so I’m sticking to G7 from now on. And they have the advantage of using the bus lines, while Uber can’t, so it can cut down on some traffic depending on where you go
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OP
Seattle, WA
494 posts
The problem is that I can’t create a G7 account because they require code and confirmation from my smartphone that was stolen a week ago. That’s awful that Uber stood a traveler up twice.
Posted by
Paris
6905 posts
la Villette to Montparnasse is a fairly long ride so I am confident that an Uber driver will accept it. They tend to reject shorter, cheaper rides.
Posted by
Singapore
313 posts
I've used the G7 app plenty of times and never had a problem. Haven't tried Uber in Paris, though.
Posted by
5 posts
I downloaded G7 but don’t know if I should use my home cell phone number in the US to create the account or the Orange SIM local Paris number. Please advise. Thanks.
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Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
13952 posts
KY, I think you want to use the number where they could call you in Paris if there was a change or question. I just get an international calling plan so no experience with a SIM card, but I'd think that would be the number for them to contact you. Your US number will be disabled while you have the SIM card in.
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G7 is quickest as they can drive on the bus lanes but they are more expensive. They charge standard taxi fares so typically the most expensive depending on the time of day. Bolt is cheaper than Uber but service is not as good.
Posted by
Hickory, NC USA
437 posts
I had no problem using uber for one ride in January. It was a very short ride at night.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32795 posts
so how did it work out?