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Parisian taxi unions have expressed their disappointment with the ongoing Games, claiming that the event has negatively impacted the licensed taxi industry. In a letter addressed to the transport ministry, the unions highlighted the decline in demand and the challenges faced by drivers due to traffic restrictions and venue closures. According to the letter, which was seen by AFP , the additional visitors attracted by the Olympics have not been sufficient to offset the losses caused by the Games. The unions attributed this to factors such as traffic restrictions, the closure of venues, and regular customers avoiding the area. As a result, the taxi industry is calling for the establishment of a “compensation fund” to address the income loss incurred during the seven-month period leading up to and during the Games, where public spaces were cordoned off for the event. The unions’ sentiments are echoed by trade groups, who reported a significant drop in business and footfall for Paris sh...