As on September 7th, another day of mobilization is announced for September 23, 2010. The reason? Despite adjustments proposed by Nicolas Sarkozy regarding pension reform (hardship and long careers), the main unions (CGT – CFDT – CFTC – CFE/CGT – FSU – Unsa) remain dissatisfied.
They believe that the new elements “do not change the unfair and unacceptable nature of the reform.” Like most French cities, Nice will experience numerous disruptions. The gathering is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Place Masséna. The procession of protesters will go up avenue Jean Médecin, take avenue Thiers, rue Gambetta, the Promenade des Anglais, and return to its starting point. No public transport lines will operate (bus, tramway, school services). Lines 98 and 99 accessing the airport, as well as the Château school line and T28, are expected to be significantly disrupted.
Therefore, people should consider using the blue bikes, a highly sought-after means of transport during strikes. Typically, 1,500 people use a blue bike daily. Jérôme Gabillaux, project manager at Véloway (the company operating the blue bikes), claims that the bikes are expected to attract twice as many users on Thursday, “between 2,500 and 3,000 people.”
