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Today, a mobilization bringing together various social categories, including former yellow vests, students, and producers, is taking place across France to denounce the struggling purchasing power, according to Brahim Ben Ali, a VTC driver and member of the Force Ouvrière union. #Manifestation #Colère #Mobilisation (translated)

Our profitability continues to be threatened by unfair competition and by a platform model that operates with free prices. A price increase does little good if we continue to lose services while the number of VTCs competing with us increases. Alberto Álvarez, alias Tito, founder of Élite Taxi, commented from his refuge on a Venezuelan Caribbean island, where he has been lately, that “our profitability continues to be threatened by unfair competition and by a platform model that operates with free prices. A price increase does little good if we continue to lose services while the number of VTCs competing with us increases.” Apparently, based on what was seen in these meetings - Álvarez stated - STAC and ATC are betting on the Madrid model, to legalize the thousands of VTCs that are already demanding their regularization in the courts instead of proposing that they can become taxi drivers. We cannot negotiate a few cents of increase while leaving unanswered the possibility that thousands of VTCs obtain urban authorization and compete with us with free prices in the hands of the platforms. This shows that the narrative of Aliança Catalana, VOX, and Junts is taking hold in the sector. "Apparently, based on what was seen in these meetings - Álvarez stated - STAC and ATC are betting on the Madrid model, to legalize the thousands of VTCs that are already demanding their regularization in the courts instead of proposing that they can become taxi drivers. We cannot negotiate a few cents of increase while leaving unanswered the possibility that thousands of VTCs obtain urban authorization and compete with us with free prices in the hands of the platforms. This shows that the narrative of Aliança Catalana, VOX, and Junts is taking hold in the sector.” #TaxiBarcelona #SuplementoTaxi #TarifasTaxi (translated)

The multiple demands of this mobilization, notably against the "high cost of living," which unites yellow vests, farmers, and VTC drivers, "align" with those of the youth, estimated Sophie Binet, the head of the CGT, on France Inter, contesting any "fatigue" of the student movement suggested by the government. #ConvergenceDesColères #MobilisationNationale #Lycéens (translated)

The BFMTV FORUM this evening discusses the mobilization planned for October 17, featuring speakers like Brahim, a VTC driver and member of FO, who expresses the collective expectation regarding this crucial date to address issues such as the cost of living crisis and rising prices. #Mobilisation17Octobre #CriseDuPouvoirDAchat #ColèresEtAngoisses (translated)

Maranello Paddock wrote that Charles Leclerc was confident about the new package planned for the Ferrari SF-26 in Austin. The driver noted that Ferrari had lost a bit of pace compared to Red Bull, Mercedes, and McLaren in the last three races, while pointing out that McLaren may have struggled more in Sepang and during the race in question. According to Leclerc, the challenge was to introduce the upgrades as early as possible, and he hoped that Ferrari's would allow him to make more progress than his rivals. #F1 #Ferrari #Formule1 (translated)

Impact reported that Yaël Braun-Pivet did not wish to reduce the remuneration of MPs, while the government asked the French to tighten their belts. The account noted that the President of the National Assembly had defended maintaining their salary by presenting them as ordinary French citizens. Impact estimated the remuneration of an MP to be around 7,637 euros gross per month, to which around 11,000 euros monthly would be added to pay up to five collaborators and approximately 7,200 euros for advance mandate expenses. The account also mentioned the covering of certain travel expenses — trains, flights between Paris and the constituency, taxis or ride-hailing services and Pass Navigo —, rooms at the Assembly, capped reimbursement for hotels, childcare assistance under certain conditions, as well as specific social protection and retirement benefits. For Yaël Braun-Pivet, Impact estimated her personal remuneration at around 15,336 euros gross per month, including the President's allowance. The account added that she had an official residence at the Hôtel de Lassay, approximately 11,463 euros monthly for her collaborators, and around 7,238 euros for operational expenses, including professional taxis and ride-hailing services. It also mentioned the covering of her travel expenses and her Pass Navigo according to the Assembly's rules, as well as her social protection and parliamentary retirement. Impact cited LCI, the National Assembly, and Brut as sources. #Politique #France #Economie (translated)

China plans to strengthen the rights of the 84 million delivery and ride-hailing platform workers by introducing legislation that guarantees a minimum wage, appropriate rest days, and formal recognition of their professional status. #ÉconomiePartagée #DroitsDesTravailleurs #Chine (translated)

🇫🇷 FLASH UN PÈRE DE FAMILLE A ÉTÉ CONDAMNÉ À 3 MOIS DE PRISON APRÈS AVOIR PRATIQUÉ UNE ROQYA SUR SES DEUX FILLES C’est une voisine, affirmant avoir entendu des cris, qui a alerté la police. À leur arrivée dans l’appartement, situé en Seine-Saint-Denis, les fonctionnaires affirment avoir découvert l’une des filles allongée sur un lit, "presque amorphe", tandis que sa sœur riait nerveusement et parlait de son propre corps à la troisième personne. Leur père récitait des sourates et leur aspergeait le visage avec de l’eau coranisée. "Très rapidement, nous comprenons que la scène qui se déroule sous nos yeux est une scène d’exorcisme", écrivent les policiers dans leur rapport. Les policiers décident alors de faire appel aux pompiers. Aucune trace apparente de violence n’est relevée et aucun transport à l’hôpital n’est jugé nécessaire. Le père explique aux enquêteurs qu’il pensait ses filles possédées. Il affirme avoir essayé de les faire suivre par un psychiatre ou un psychologue et qu’il aurait préféré qu’il s’agisse d’un problème de cet ordre. Selon lui, le djinn qui se trouvait dans le corps de sa fille aurait déclaré : "Je ne la laisserai pas tranquille, je ne la lâcherai pas, je me suis marié avec elle, je lui ferai du mal, comme ça, ça vous fera du mal." L’homme de 53 ans, d’origine algérienne et chauffeur VTC, est finalement condamné à trois mois de prison avec sursis, 300 € d’amende et un stage de responsabilité parentale. "Ma priorité numéro un est de sauver mes filles", a déclaré le père. 👉 Pour rappel, la roqya est une pratique de guérison et de protection spirituelle dans la tradition islamique. Elle consiste principalement à réciter des versets du Coran et des invocations en demandant à Dieu protection ou guérison. (Rapport de police) #Justice #Roqya #Famille

The #AI debate must address two risks: AI moving faster than our safeguards and billions being excluded from its benefits. These choices cannot be left to tech companies alone. Every country needs a voice. That is what the @UN is for. https://t.co/mNqkyVjnGo https://t.co/VTcINhFQNy #AIDebate #InclusiveAI #TechForGood #UN

L'article aborde le refus fréquent de taxis et de VTC de prendre en charge des personnes handicapées accompagnées de chiens guides, malgré la législation interdisant cette pratique, et appelle à porter plainte systématiquement pour changer les mentalités. #Handicap #ChienGuide #Accessibilité