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Cab mobilization in Paris on Monday, roads and ring road blocked, disruptions to be expected

Paris is gearing up for a day of heavy mobilization. This Monday, March 4, 2024, cab drivers from the Paris region and beyond are gathering for a vast protest operation. At issue is the reform of health insurance reimbursements for medical transport, which has sparked deep discontent within the profession. Motorists have already been warned: the major roads leading to the capital, including the ring road, could experience major disruption from early morning onwards.

Farmers' anger: a blockade of Paris and Rungis on Monday, risk of shortages?

If you have to drive around the capital, be careful! The farmers' mobilization continues, and the unions are now calling for a "siege of the capital" from Monday, for an indefinite period. The Rungis market could also be blocked!

Rugby World Cup: traffic restrictions around the rugby village at La Concorde

From September 8 to October 28, 2023, the Place de la Concorde will host a huge rugby village to celebrate the competition. But for motorists, there will be severe restrictions, so avoid the area!

Bison Futé forecasts a difficult weekend: Traffic tips for August 25 to 28, 2023

From August 25 to 28, 2023, Bison Futé is warning us of "difficult" traffic on the roads, particularly from coastal regions to metropolitan areas and especially Paris and Ile-de-France. If you plan to travel during this period, take note of the following information to avoid traffic jams.

Traffic: new car-pooling sign on the road - watch out for the fine!

There's a new sign on the road, symbolized by a white diamond on a blue background, and you could be fined if you don't obey it. Its purpose is to encourage car-sharing, with a reserved lane.

Paris: closure of the northern ring road and the A86 motorway on Monday and Wednesday nights

Be careful if you want to hit the road on the nights of June 5 to 7, 2023, in the Paris region! The northern ring road as well as the A86 will be closed from 10pm to 5:30am, as part of the preparations for the Paris 2024 Games.

Driving in Paris: who can drive on the bus lanes?

In Paris, the traffic is not only a reputation: yes, even outside the strike days, driving in the capital can quickly turn into a real pain. So let's take stock: who can drive on the bus lanes?

The Crown: the shooting of the Netflix series begins in Paris, around the death of Lady Diana

While the trailer of the season 5 of The Crown has just been unveiled, the shooting of the season 6 begins this Tuesday, October 25, 2022 in Paris, around the death of Lady Diana and her accident at the Alma bridge.

Paris: why is there no stop sign in the city anymore?

In Paris, signs seem to have been replaced by traffic lights as there are lots and lots of them! On the contrary, stop signs have entirely disappeared…

Paris map on Google Maps improved for pedestrians

You may have noticed but Parisian pedestrians now enjoy a lot more information to take their bearings on Google Maps. What is new in the app, then?

Snow in Ile de France: road traffic and public transport

The snow actually falling on Paris and the Ile-de-France makes road and public transport traffic difficult. This is the occasion for the editorial board to come back on the road traffic and public transportation: buses, trains and other transport.