# Calls to attack racialized delivery workers: investigation opened in France

> On 31 October 2026, an investigation for incitement to racial hatred was opened after calls on social media to attack Black delivery workers or those of Arab origin. Uber stated that it had sent prevention messages to its drivers and couriers. On 1 November, meal‑platform couriers reported suffering racist insults and assaults, as well as ambushes by far‑right activists. They announced they would set up alert networks.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events nationwide, followed from 31 October 2026 to 3 November 2026. 16 articles from 14 sources (society, security, justice); last updated on 3 November 2026 at 17:44.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Society, Security, Justice
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 07:41
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 17:44
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/227-calls-to-attack-racialized-delivery-workers-investigation-opened-in-france

## Timeline (3 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [Investigation opened after calls to attack Black or Arab delivery workers](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5558-investigation-opened-after-calls-to-attack-black-or-arab-delivery-workers.md)

An investigation for incitement to racial hatred has been opened after calls on social media to attack Black or Arab-origin delivery workers. Uber says it has sent prevention messages to its drivers and couriers.

13 sources, 14 articles · Nationwide

### 1 November 2026 — [Delivery drivers victims of far-right ambushes organize themselves](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6539-delivery-drivers-victims-of-far-right-ambushes-organize-themselves.md)

Already exposed to racist insults and assaults, meal delivery platform drivers say they are suffering ambushes by far-right militants and are setting up alert networks.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

### 3 November 2026 — [Le ministre du Travail réagit aux menaces de mort visant des livreurs](https://acturadar.com/en/events/8308-le-ministre-du-travail-reagit-aux-menaces-de-mort-visant-des-livreurs.md)

Jean-Pierre Farandou se dit « très choqué » par les menaces de mort visant des livreurs diffusées sur les réseaux sociaux et annonce réunir les plateformes.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Calls to attack racialized delivery workers: investigation opened in France”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/227-calls-to-attack-racialized-delivery-workers-investigation-opened-in-france
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