{"id":17779,"date":"2015-07-23T12:05:26","date_gmt":"2015-07-23T11:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=17779"},"modified":"2024-04-30T16:08:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T15:08:59","slug":"uber-or-taxi-lyon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/uber-or-taxi-lyon\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it Better to Use a Taxi or an Uber in Lyon?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Taxis or Ubers? Which is faster? Which is cheaper? In this article, we&#8217;ll present a detailed analysis of the reliability, prices, and user-friendliness of these two transportation options in Lyon.<\/p>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4eb5054662e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #555555;color:#555555\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/uber-or-taxi-lyon\/#Taxi-Lyonnais-TL\" >Taxi Lyonnais (TL)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/uber-or-taxi-lyon\/#Uber-the-Passenger-Car-with-a-Driver\" >Uber, the Passenger Car with a Driver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/uber-or-taxi-lyon\/#Taxi-vs-Uber-in-Lyon-Price-Comparison\" >Taxi vs Uber in Lyon: Price Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/uber-or-taxi-lyon\/#Taxi-vs-Uber-in-Lyon-Option-Comparison\" >Taxi vs Uber in Lyon: Option Comparison<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In-short\"><\/span>In short<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Speed<\/strong>: Taxis have the advantage of dedicated lanes in the city, which can speed up journeys, while Uber offers a faster booking experience and often reduced waiting times.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong>: Uber tends to be cheaper than traditional taxis for similar journeys, although Uber fares can vary according to supply and demand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety<\/strong>: Taxi drivers are professionals, which can offer an added sense of security, while Uber offers features such as driver ratings and accessibility options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lyon-Taxis\"><\/span>Lyon Taxis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17781\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17781\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17781 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/lumineux.jpg\" alt=\"Taxi Lyonnais\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/lumineux.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/lumineux-475x316.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17781\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9Taxi Lyonnais<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Taxi pricing<\/h3>\n<p>In Lyon, the price of a taxi ride is determined by a prefectural decree.<\/p>\n<p>The criteria that determine the price are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The timing, and whether or not the customer gets off at a taxi station \u2013 represented by the letters <b>A, B, C and D<\/b> (to be defined below)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The pick-up price<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The distance<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Additional costs (if there are 5+ people, 3+ suitcases, and if the reservation was immediate (\u20ac2) or in advance (\u20ac4))<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A minimum price \u2013 <b>\u20ac8<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Time Slots<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<td><b>from 7am to 7pm<\/b> with the customer getting off at a taxi station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<td><b>from 7pm to 7am, Sundays, and holidays<\/b> with the customer getting off at a taxi station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<td><b>from 7am to 7pm<\/b> with the customer not getting off at a taxi station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<td><b>from 7pm to 7am, Sundays, and holidays<\/b> with the customer not getting off at a taxi station<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Pricing<\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Pick-up<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Per kilometer<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Per minute<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac3<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac0.98<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac0.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>B<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac3<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac1.47<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac0.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac3<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac1.96<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac0.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac3<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac2.95<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac0.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxi-Lyonnais-TL\"><\/span>Taxi Lyonnais (TL)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/taxi-lyonnais.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/taxi-lyonnais.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/taxi-lyonnais-475x316.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The number-one taxi company in Lyon is <i>Taxi Lyonnais<\/i> (also known as TL). This company has operated taxis in Lyon for over 50 years and owns more than 30% of the taxis in Lyon.<\/p>\n<p>They offer a wide range of options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>TL ECO: <\/b>The most basic option with over 200 cars. It&#8217;s also the cheapest.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>TL VIP: <\/b>An option with bigger and more luxurious cars as well as a more considerate driver who will do all he can to help you.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>TL MINIBUS:<\/b> Over 50 vehicles that can carry up to 8 passengers and all their luggage. This is ideal for large groups.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>TL ACCESS:<\/b> An option for disabled customers. All cars are equipped with a ramp and a nonslip floor as well as four seats for helpers at no extra charge.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>TL EVENT: <\/b>A system that reserves up to 150 cars for the guests and\/or participants in an event.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>TL CONVENTIONN\u00c9: <\/b>A social security approved system for medical transportation.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>TL TOURN\u00c9E:<\/b> A system that reserves cars for regular trips with drivers who are specially trained to assist with the handicaps of their potential passengers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f60d.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude0d\" \/> <b>We like:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A large selection of cars<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">An option for the disabled that takes into account the specifics of their situation<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Subscriptions for both professionals and individuals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tl.fr\/taxi-lyon\/reserver-un-taxi-a-lyon.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Click here for more information on their website<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>My Taxi Lyon<\/h3>\n<p>My Taxi Lyon offers taxis in the entire Auvergene-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes region and also has cheaper prices.<\/p>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f60d.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude0d\" \/> <b>We like:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The area covered by this company<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Their relatively low prices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f610.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude10\" \/> <b>We don\u2019t quite like:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">There are next to no options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mytaxilyon.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Click here for more information on their website \u2013 French<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uber-the-Passenger-Car-with-a-Driver\"><\/span>Uber, the Passenger Car with a Driver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>UberX (cheapest)<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Pick-up<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac1.96<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Per kilometer<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac1.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Per minute<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac0.31<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Uber Black (premium cars and services)<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Pick-up<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac5.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Per kilometer<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac1.60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Per minute<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac0.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>First of all, <b>the Uber app is very user-friendly<\/b>. Uber has been the leader in the industry for <b>over ten years<\/b> thanks to its many options that cater to a variety of needs.<\/p>\n<p>The options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>UberX:<\/b> basic and cheap<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>UberVan:<\/b> for large groups with lots of luggage<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>UberSelect:<\/b> high-class cars<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>UberBlack and UberBlack SUV:<\/b> comfortable and beautiful cars<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>UberLux:<\/b> quality drivers and luxury cars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Uber also has three additional options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>UberShare: <\/b>You will be taken together with other people going to the same place as you are.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>UberAccess:<\/b> For disabled people. The drivers have all been trained to assist people with different types of handicaps.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>UberGreen:<\/b> Hybrid and electric cars. Surprisingly, this option costs the same as UberX.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f60d.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude0d\" \/> <b>We like:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The drivers\u2019 responsiveness<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The incredibly cheap UberShare option<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The many different types of cars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f610.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude10\" \/> <b>We don&#8217;t quite like:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Drivers can\u2019t drive in taxi\/bus lanes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxi-vs-Uber-in-Lyon-Price-Comparison\"><\/span>Taxi vs Uber in Lyon: Price Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some comparisons of trips in Lyon:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\">\n<td><b>Itinerary<\/b><\/td>\n<td>Notre Dame de Fourvi\u00e8re Basilica \u2192 Parc de la T\u00eate d\u2019Or (7.1km)<\/td>\n<td>Mur des Canuts \u2192 Fresque des Lyonnais (3.4 km)<\/td>\n<td>City Hall \u2192 Lyon-St. Exup\u00e9ry Airport (28 km)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Uber<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\u20ac21<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac25<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Taxi Lyonnais<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\u20ac36<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac23<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac77<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>My Taxi Lyon<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\u20ac40<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac25<\/td>\n<td>\u20ac70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote><p><b>Note:<\/b> To calculate the price of a trip, Uber uses a \u201cdynamic pricing factor\u201d that adjusts prices for supply and demand. This could cause Uber to cost more than a taxi. If this happens, we recommend waiting a few minutes then refreshing the app to get a lower price.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxi-vs-Uber-in-Lyon-Option-Comparison\"><\/span>Taxi vs Uber in Lyon: Option Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first thing to note is that Uber is much less expensive. When it comes to comfort, however, people often favor taxis because they are driven by professional drivers.<\/p>\n<p>If you are in a hurry, <b>taxis also have their own lane and can use bus lanes<\/b>, which can often make the trip faster.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here is a table comparing the options offered by Uber and the Lyon taxi companies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\">\n<td><\/td>\n<td><strong>Uber<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Taxi Lyonnais<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>My Taxi Lyon<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>How to reserve<\/td>\n<td>App or website<\/td>\n<td>Taxi stops, telephone, website<\/td>\n<td>Taxi stops, telephone, website<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maximum passengers<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Average grade<\/td>\n<td>4.5\/5<\/td>\n<td>4.8\/5<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Approach expenses<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Airport trip price<\/td>\n<td>irregular<\/td>\n<td>stable<\/td>\n<td>stable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Family cars<\/td>\n<td>UberVan and UberBlack\/SUV<\/td>\n<td>TL Minibus<\/td>\n<td>Van<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hybrid cars<\/td>\n<td>UberGreen<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SUV<\/td>\n<td>UberBlack and UberLux<\/td>\n<td>TL VIP<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Disabled person-friendly<\/td>\n<td>UberAccess<\/td>\n<td>TL Access<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Different people on the same trip<\/td>\n<td>UberShare<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Taxi\/bus lanes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Social security approved<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>TL Conventionn\u00e9<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Waiting at the airport\/train station<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>English-speaking driver<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Domestic animals allowed<\/td>\n<td>Depends on the driver<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Subscriptions<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>TL Tourn\u00e9es<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taxis or Ubers? 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