The tension in the supply of fuel in no way justifies the jump in prices at some gas stations. We do not allow artificially inflated prices. I urged DGCCRF to act. Inspections take place in @hautsdefrance https://t.co/RXJWH912tA

— Agnes Pannier-Runacher 🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@AgnesRunacher) October 11, 2022

For several weeks, a large-scale strike at TotalEnergies and Esso-ExxonMobil has paralyzed all of France. It was not for nothing that the employees blocked several depots and refineries, preventing the service station from being replenished. As a result, most of them are now empty, and those that are not are quickly filling up with motorists. So much so that currently it is necessary to stand in line for one or even two hours in order to hope to find a little fuel. This is an unjustifiable situation for many drivers, who then face significant difficulties, in particular, getting to work. But there is no incentive yet remote work was introduced by the government, motorists must adapt.

While the European Union banned the sale of internal combustion cars from 2035, France still practices “terminal hunting”. Educational review@oubertalli. #OnEstNotSortisDesRonces https://t.co/uT3qUEjNe6

— Geraldine Wesner (@GeWoessner) July 14, 2022

Solidarity is necessary

That is why BlaBlaCar, a site specializing in car sharing, decided to act. In a press release, Adrien Thaon, director of the company in France, addresses the drivers: “PTo respond to the influx of searches on BlaBlaCar, we are today launching a solidarity call for traveling drivers to offer their seats on carpools“. Indeed, this system seems to be the only solution allowed employees to be able to continue working while a handful of strikers continue to block fuel supplies across France.

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Relay call

But the industry leader is not the only one making such a request to motorists. Karos also relayed the call, and Tom Attias, head of business development, says that “ we encourage motorists to show solidarity by opening their doors and hearts to employees who cannot work remotely during the day“. The goal: “to form a pool of reservist drivers.” We hope that drivers who can will respond to this request!

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