Furious at the conclusions of the investigation carried out by several media on the methods of Uber to establish itself in France, the taxis intend to put the executive under pressure.
This Tuesday, professionals gathered in association call to demonstrate in the National Assembly, from 1 p.m., in order to "
publicly denounce this collusion between the State and the platforms
".
A way to demand "
a parliamentary commission of inquiry into all the lobbying practices of digital platforms operating in the sector of the particular public transport of people
".
Wind up against the American giant Uber, these professionals are annoyed by the "
active process of taxi deregulation, for the benefit of large transnationals
", and criticize the lack of regulation in this sector.
"
The return to a peaceful situation can only be achieved when this investigation sheds light on all the architecture that has replaced the rule of law
", they write in a press release broadcast on the networks. social.
The demonstration must take place around the National Assembly, “
along the sidewalks of the medians, in order to preserve the circulation of users on the various axes
”, indicates the declaration of demonstration, shared on social networks.
Professionals also ask to be received by the deputies, in order to make their demands heard.
No commission of inquiry yet
In addition to this mobilization, the profession has particularly risen against the "
UberFiles
", criticizing the role played by Emmanuel Macron in the establishment of the American VTC platform in France.
“
We are committed to conquering the truth about the arbitrary methods and procedures which have favored the private interests of an American company to the detriment of national interests
”, denounced, this Monday, several professional organizations, including the Fnat (National Federation of Artisans of the taxi), in a joint press release.
Before adding to consider "
to seize all legal avenues
" to enforce transparency and "
equality before the law
".
For the time being, no commission of inquiry has been launched on this subject, either in the National Assembly or in the Senate.
In mid-July, the rebellious Alexis Corbière had however said he was considering the creation of one of these temporary structures, considering the facts "
very serious
".
For its part, the executive assumes: "
It affects me one without moving the other, I tell you in all honesty
", replied Emmanuel Macron in the face of attacks from the opposition, before defending his record in terms of use.
“
I have a scoop: it is very difficult to create jobs without companies and entrepreneurs.
I will continue to see them to convince them to invest in the country
,” added the Head of State.
