12 August 2026

Private Hire and Chauffeur Drivers in France: Experience-Based Route to Licensing Ends

Since 12 August 2026, professional experience alone can no longer be used to obtain the French professional driver card required for pre-booked chauffeur-driven passenger transport services. CSNERT analyses this long-awaited reform and explains why France should now introduce a separate professional competence requirement for chauffeured transport operators.
13 July 2026

Gare du Nord: CSNERT calls for immediate consultation on the new access arrangements

Paris, July 13th, 2026 Gare du Nord train station : CSNERT calls for immediate consultation on the new access arrangements New arrangements introduced without consulting chauffeured […]
6 July 2026

Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles: Fair Competition Requires Rules to Be Enforced

Following the judgment delivered on 29 June 2026 by the Paris Economic Activities Court, the CSNERT examines how effective enforcement, professional standards and clearer recognition of chauffeur-driven limousine companies can support fair competition between taxis and private hire operators.
4 May 2026

CSNERT 2026 General Meeting: France’s professional chauffeur sector looks ahead

CSNERT held its 2026 General Meeting on Friday 24 April at the Manoir du Country Club in Rueil-Malmaison. The event brought together members, institutional representatives and tourism partners to discuss the future of France’s professional chauffeur sector, including regulation, enforcement, quality standards, the Destination d’Excellence label and the recognition of high-end chauffeur-driven transport companies.