The metropolis of Lyon has decided to grant 150 new parking authorizations (ADS), known as “Thévenoud licenses” from January 2025. Several taxi organizations, including the National Federation of Independent Taxis, are opposed to the project.
The LST union (Lutte syndicale des taxis) is one of the rare organizations favorable to this change. “The profession was a social elevator, it has become a placement,” regret Yacine Grici and Saïd Djili, two taxi drivers in the city of Lyon. The decision would be an unprecedented decision since 1995 in the ZUPC, the area which brings together 26 municipalities and the airport. The latter are more than in favor of granting new ADSs which are now free, even if they are only valid for 5 years, renewable and non-transferable. For them, the allocation of new licenses will make it possible to meet the expectations of customers who are not always served.