On December 2, 2023, taxi services in Lyon faced significant slowdowns due to protests against a new healthcare transportation pricing plan. The proposed framework by Assurance Maladie aims to cut the rate for medical transport from approximately €1.50 to €1 per kilometer, prompting fears of a 40% revenue drop for many drivers like Laetitia Thébault. Taxi operators argue that the changes threaten their livelihoods and could negatively impact patient care, as they would need to transport more patients simultaneously, complicating logistics and reducing service quality. Protests are expected to continue into the following day.