Vélib’ bike-sharing station affected by unrest after protests in Paris, France

On October 18, 2026, in Paris, France, @baltouz shared a video showing damage to public Vélib’ Métropole rental bicycles amid unrest following a nationwide day of protests. In the video, rows of green and blue rental bikes line the street, highlighting the disruption to public infrastructure amid the unrest. According to reports, incidents of looting and property damage continued into a second night after daytime demonstrations. Protesters had gathered over concerns including the rising cost of living, fuel prices, and conditions in schools. Authorities deployed security forces to respond to the unrest and investigate reported damage across Paris and other parts of France.