Feb 18 • 12:37 UTC 🇫🇷 France Le Figaro

Taxis: raid on a company suspected of anti-competitive practices

French authorities conducted a raid on the G7 taxi company following a complaint by Uber regarding unfair practices.

French competition authorities launched an unannounced raid on the G7 taxi company, suspecting it of engaging in anti-competitive practices within the passenger transportation sector. This operation was carried out by around thirty officials from the Autorité de la concurrence in response to a formal complaint filed by Uber. The complaint accused G7 of employing unfair business tactics that may undermine competition in the market.

The raid highlights ongoing tensions between traditional taxi services and ride-hailing platforms like Uber, which have been challenging established taxi regulations and operating models. As Uber confirmed the complaint, it underscores their aggressive stance against competition and their willingness to utilize regulatory channels to address perceived unfair advantages held by traditional taxi services.

G7's response to the raid has not yet been publicly disclosed, as the company did not respond to inquiries from the press. This situation may lead to further investigations and possible regulatory changes in the taxi industry, impacting how these companies operate in the future, especially as consumer preferences shift towards more flexible transportation options.

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