There were no taxis outside Geneva airport yesterday as drivers launched a strike to fight plans by the canton to bring in flat rate fees for trips into the city.
But negotiations with taxi firms and drivers are still under way. The strike surprised the canton. State Councilor Fabienne Fischer says it’s unusual for a strike to happen while talks are ongoing.
The canton is proposing a rate of 20 francs to the train station, 25 to destinations on the right bank and 30 to the left bank.
Many drivers say the rates are too low. But not all are opposed to the idea. The firm, Taxiphone, says the proposed rates need to be boosted. It points out 20 francs is not even the minimum hourly wage in Geneva.
The company suggests they all need to be hiked by about 8 to 10 francs.
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