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I had the same experience. Uber was routinely cheaper than taxis in France. And hailing with an app is astoundingly better than waving at cars in the rain.

• Renaud 11y ago
  You can't hail a taxi in France. Either you wait at a designated spot that bears a Taxi sign, or you need to call for them. There are a few apps that work great in Paris like 'Taxis Bleus' and are more convenient than Uber since you can get a taxi to pick you up in a few minutes (they are usually more taxis around you than Uber cars). Having said that, I'm all for competing cab services. The French taxi system has been games to protect a the taxi drivers at the expense of the users, resulting in high prices and an less convenience (can't hail a taxi).
  • nicolasp 11y ago
    What? You can definitely hail a taxi in France. It can sometimes be very hard to find one that is free, but there's no law that says you have to either call for them or go to a taxi stop.
    • Renaud 11y ago
      I stand corrected. I don't remember what persuaded me to the contrary. It's nevertheless a daunting task compared to the experience you get as a user in many other countries.