What did the taxicab drivers do to help out in the Battle of the Marne?
What did the taxicab drivers do to help out in the Battle of the Marne? The famed taxis of Marne transported around 5,000 troops to the battle. More than 80,000 French soldiers died during seven days of fighting. Those 5,000 troops were hardly enough to turn the tide. Worse, French commanders held most of the taxi troops in reserve.
Are Paris taxis cash only?
Taxis in Paris generally do not take credit cards, so be prepared to pay in cash. If you do want to try to pay with a credit card from the airport, always ask the cab driver if they accept cartes bancaires before you jump in.
Do I tip taxi drivers in Paris?
In Taxis. Rounding up the fare to the next euro usually suffices for a tip amount, but if that seems paltry, go ahead and leave 5–10% on top of the fare.
Do you tip in Paris?
Tipping in France is not mandatory. Even though it is always appreciated, it's up to the customers to decide if they want to tip or not. Unlike other countries, the price of the service is included in the total cost of the bill. You will never be asked to tip, but it's common to leave one if the service was good.