GBAF Logo
Finance

French anti-trust raids Paris taxi operator, France Inter reports

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on February 19, 2026

1 min read

· Last updated: April 3, 2026

Add as preferred source on Google
French anti-trust raids Paris taxi operator, France Inter reports
Reuters Transportation Sector regulatory framework compliance public policy
Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026 — Call for Entries

PARIS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - France's anti-trust watchdog raided Paris's largest taxi operator G7 on Tuesday as part on investigation opened after a complaint by ride-hailing company Uber Technologies,

France’s antitrust watchdog raids Paris taxi giant G7 after Uber complaint

PARIS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - France's anti-trust watchdog raided Paris's largest taxi operator G7 on Tuesday as part on investigation opened after a complaint by ride-hailing company Uber Technologies, French radio station France Inter reported on Wednesday.

Autorite de la Concurrence, as the watchdog is known, said in a statement it carried "unannounced inspections to visit and seize documents" at an unidentified company in the industry of the transportation of people suspected of anti-competitive practices.

A spokesperson for G7 did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 

Uber has indeed filed a complaint with Autorite de la Concurrence for anti-competitive practices carried out by G7, a spokesperson told Reuters.

(Reporting by Inti Landauro; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama )

Key Takeaways

  • France’s antitrust regulator conducted unannounced inspections targeting G7 in Paris.
  • The probe follows a complaint by Uber alleging anti-competitive practices by G7.
  • Autorité de la concurrence said it visited and seized documents at an unnamed firm.
  • G7 has not yet provided comment on the reported raid.
  • Reuters and France Inter reported the raid occurred on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026.

References

Frequently Asked Questions

Who conducted the raid and which company was targeted?
France's antitrust watchdog, Autorité de la Concurrence, carried out the raid on G7, Paris's largest taxi operator. The operation was reported the following day by France Inter and Reuters. ([marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/french-anti-trust-raids-paris-taxi-operator-france-inter-reports-ce7e5ddfd88bf122?utm_source=openai))
What prompted the watchdog to act?
The raid was part of an investigation opened after Uber Technologies filed a complaint. Authorities moved following that complaint to examine potential anti-competitive practices. ([marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/french-anti-trust-raids-paris-taxi-operator-france-inter-reports-ce7e5ddfd88bf122?utm_source=openai))
Did G7 comment on the raid?
A G7 spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. No additional remarks from the company were available at the time of reporting. ([boursorama.com](https://www.boursorama.com/bourse/actualites/france-inter-rapporte-que-l-autorite-francaise-de-la-concurrence-a-perquisitionne-un-operateur-de-taxis-parisien-00c3cd159d5b58901a7c79df86a145c8?utm_source=openai))
What action did the watchdog say it took during the operation?
The authority said it conducted unannounced inspections to visit and seize documents at a company in the passenger transport sector suspected of anti-competitive practices. Its statement did not name the company. ([marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/french-anti-trust-raids-paris-taxi-operator-france-inter-reports-ce7e5ddfd88bf122?utm_source=openai))
Did Uber confirm filing a complaint, and against whom?
Uber confirmed it had filed a complaint with the French antitrust authority alleging anti-competitive practices by G7. This confirmation was provided to Reuters. ([marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/french-anti-trust-raids-paris-taxi-operator-france-inter-reports-ce7e5ddfd88bf122?utm_source=openai))

Tags

Related Articles

Image for Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security

Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security

Image for Hungary's Magyar to meet EU's von der ​Leyen for talks on EU funds this week

Hungary's Magyar to meet EU's von der ​Leyen for talks on EU funds this week

Image for Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims

Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims

Image for Russian defence minister visits North Korea

Russian defence minister visits North Korea

Image for Fertiliser plant in Russia's Vologda region damaged in Ukrainian drone attack, governor says

Fertiliser plant in Russia's Vologda region damaged in Ukrainian drone attack, governor says

Image for Close Brothers will not take legal action against Britain's car finance redress scheme, Sky News reports

Close Brothers will not take legal action against Britain's car finance redress scheme, Sky News reports

More from Finance

Explore more articles in the Finance category

Image for Germany's far-right AfD rises to record 28%, INSA poll shows
Germany's far-right AfD rises to record 28%, INSA poll shows
Image for German government suspects Russia of Signal attack targeting politicians, sources say
German government suspects Russia of Signal attack targeting politicians, sources say
Image for Romania finds parts of second drone after overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
Romania finds parts of second drone after overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
Image for China condemns EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in sanctions package against Russia
China condemns EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in sanctions package against Russia
Image for Russian parliament speaker in North Korea to mark Pyongyang's troop deployment in Ukraine war
Russian parliament speaker in North Korea to mark Pyongyang's troop deployment in Ukraine war
Image for Macron reaffirms efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz, as TotalEnergies warns of energy shortages
Macron reaffirms efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz, as TotalEnergies warns of energy shortages
Image for France's Macron says EU mutual assistance clause is unambiguous
France's Macron says EU mutual assistance clause is unambiguous
Image for US to let Venezuela pay Maduro's lawyer in drug trafficking case
US to let Venezuela pay Maduro's lawyer in drug trafficking case
Image for Italy votes down equal parental leave while fathers redefine their role online
Italy votes down equal parental leave while fathers redefine their role online
Image for German auto industry faces even tougher competition as China economy slows
German auto industry faces even tougher competition as China economy slows
Image for Romania says drone fragments damage property during overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
Romania says drone fragments damage property during overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
Image for Engine maker Horse plans India move to supply growing small car market, CEO says
Engine maker Horse plans India move to supply growing small car market, CEO says
View All Finance Posts