Tricks and tips / Frequently asked questions

1- Where can I find a taxi in Tours city and its suburbs ?
  1. Rank of the Tours city train station — On Général Leclerc square, on the train station square.
  2. Rank of the Saint-Pierre-des-Corps city train station — On Fabienne Landy street, on the train station square.
  3. Rank of Jaurès— On Grammont avenue between Bordeaux street and Charles Gilles street.
  4. Rank of Saint-Paul — On Saint-Paul round-about (in front of the church).
  5. Rank of the Hospital — On Tonnelé Boulevard in front of the Bretonneau hospital.
  6. Rank of La Tranchée — On Président Coty square (NorhernTours).
  7. Rank of Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire city — On Roland Engerand street in front of the Champion shop.
  8. Rank of Northern Tours city — At the bend of the n°10 highway (RN 10) and of the Sévigné avenue.
  9. Rank of La Riche city — At the bend of the city hall and of the 11 Novembre 1918 street.
  10. Rank of Saint-Avertin city — On André avenue, on the bus station parking place.
  11. Rank of Joué-les-Tours city — At the bend of the République avenue and of the Victor Hugo square.
2- Can a taxi driver refuse to take my pet on board ?

The driver can refuse the journey if you previously forgot to inform the operator, or via the contact form ,because some taxi drivers do not accept pets.
Guide dogs only are accepted.

3- How is calculated the journey fare ?

The taxi meter, annually configurated during an obligatory technical check, automatically calculates the journey fare according to the time spent in the car and the distance covered.

  • The rate "kilometer day" applies from 7 a.m to 7 p.m..
  • The rate "kilometer night" applies from monday to saturday from 7 p.m to 7 a.m. on sundays and public holiday.
  • The rate for a one-hour wait is the same night and day.
  • Extra-costs may be asked for luggage, package and pets transport or for a fourth person.
4- Can I hail a taxi driving in Tours city ?
Yes, you only have to check that the four lights under the "TAXI" sign are turned off. Then the taxi is vacant.
5- Can I ask a taxi to transport bulky package ?
Some taxis offer this possibility (estate cars or people carriers). Nevertheless, the dimensions and the type of objects to be transported must be mentionned to the operator when calling, or in the message of the contact form.
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