A French deputy has spoken out against new regulations that aim to reduce misuse in health transport services, claiming the rules unfairly target the wrong group. Philippe Gosselin, a member of the Les Républicains party and representative of the Manche region, said that the changes will disproportionately affect patients rather than the transport providers. The new rules, which came into effect on October 1, are intended to curb abuse of health transport services, but Gosselin argues that they fail to address the real problems facing the healthcare system. Gosselin warned that the changes could create significant challenges for the continuity of care, especially in rural areas where public transportation is limited. He expressed concern that the increased cost of travel under the new rules might lead some patients, particularly the elderly and those with mobility issues, to skip necessary treatments. This, he said, would have serious consequences for their health. Gosselin contrasted the current policy with the withdrawal of funding for certain medications, which he said at least raises questions about the usefulness of those drugs. In the case of transport, however, he argued that the necessity of treatments such as psychological therapy, physiotherapy, and speech therapy is not being questioned. Instead, the focus is on the method of transport, which he criticized as being too financially driven. The deputy called for a more balanced approach that ensures patients can access the care they need without unnecessary barriers. He emphasized that the real issue lies not with the patients or the treatments themselves, but with the way resources are being allocated and managed in the healthcare system.