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Prarthana Prakash

Uber gears up for Paris Olympics by offering free cruises across the Seine and discounts to ease the load on public transport networks

vehicles driving in front of the eiffel tower (Credit: MIGUEL MEDINA—AFP/Getty Images)

Less than two months away, the Paris Olympics is expected to attract over 15 million visitors to the French capital—nearly a third more than it usually gets in the summer—placing a heavy burden on its public transport networks. 

But city authorities aren’t the only ones preparing for the deluge of visitors. Ride-hailing company Uber is also gearing up to help people get around Paris during the games.

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