Taxi driver avoids city center

Sébastien Pradalier, a taxi driver and vice-president of Capitole Taxi, decided not to go to the city center in Toulouse after incidents on October 17, which included scenes of violence and looting that impacted local merchants and unsettled drivers.

Some drivers still work

While some taxi drivers in Toulouse continued to operate despite the challenging conditions, others, including Pradalier, chose to stay in the garage, citing concerns over the risks involved.

Fear of yellow vest protests

The fear of yellow vest protests and the associated violence has raised alarms among taxi drivers, who worry that similar incidents could occur again, affecting their safety and business.

Customers avoid taxis

Customers were hesitant to use taxis due to the ongoing unrest, making it difficult for drivers to complete rides and maintain their usual income.

Mobilization planned for next Saturday

A mobilization is scheduled for next Saturday in several regions of France, which continues to concern Pradalier and other taxi drivers, who are preparing for potential disruptions.

Pradalier prefers to stay home

To avoid potential conflicts, Pradalier has opted to stay home rather than risk being caught in any violent situations during the planned protests.