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French public transport forced to put the brakes on because of driver shortage

French public transport operators are finding it difficult to recruit drivers. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

A shortage of drivers is wreaking havoc on public transport networks around France. The disruptions and increased waiting times are taking their toll on frustrated commuters. Transport companies are under pressure to recruit hundreds of drivers by the end of the year.

The situation has been tense for some time now, and was particularly noticeable to users of buses, trams and trains at the start of the 2022 school year in early September.

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