What is the legal difference between a VTC and a taxi?
In France, taxis are regulated by the prefectures and can pick up clients hailing them in the street (maraude). VTCs (Voitures de Transport avec Chauffeur — private hire vehicles) can only be booked in advance, via an app or by phone. Both are subject to mandatory professional licences.
Price comparison: VTC vs taxi in Bordeaux
- →Taxi: metered rate (between 1.05€ and 1.35€/km) + pick-up charge 2.60€ + night/Sunday surcharges
- →VTC: fixed price confirmed before the ride, regardless of traffic
- →Airport trip: taxi ≈ 35-55€ (variable) / Connect-Cab VTC ≈ 35€ (fixed)
- →In the evening: taxis add surcharges, VTC maintains its fixed price
Service quality: where VTC makes the difference
Premium VTCs like Connect-Cab offer recent, well-maintained vehicles, professionally dressed drivers, WiFi and mineral water on board, and a booking confirmation by email. This service standardisation doesn't exist in the taxi sector.
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When to choose a taxi over a VTC?
A taxi is still useful when you haven't had time to book in advance and need a vehicle immediately in the street. For any planned journey — airport, event, business travel — the VTC offers a better experience.
For your travels in Bordeaux where quality and punctuality matter, the VTC is the solution. Connect-Cab guarantees you a fixed price, a professional driver and a premium vehicle on every ride.
