Not all airport transfer companies operating in the French Alps from Geneva Airport are legally authorised.

If you’re booking a ski transfer to Megève, Chamonix or St Gervais, here’s why it matters.

🇫🇷 What Is a VTC Licence? The red license in the vehicle window

In France, professional private hire drivers must hold:

• A French VTC (Voiture de Transport avec Chauffeur) licence

• Commercial insurance

• Registered vehicles

• Professional driver certification on display in the vehicle window

Without this, they are not legally allowed to operate private airport transfers.

⚠️ Why This Matters to You

If you book with an unlicensed operator:

• Insurance may be invalid in an accident

• Vehicles may not meet safety standards

• Drivers may not be authorised to carry passengers commercially

This is particularly important during winter mountain driving conditions.

LOTI vs VTC – What’s the Difference?

Some companies operate under LOTI licences, which have restrictions- one of which bizarely is the ability t only be able to carry two + passengers! If you are travelling alone it must be VTC

LOTI is the purple license in the vehicle window

ResortRides.com is licensed with both VTC and LOTI

If you’re unsure — ask the company directly.

Protect Your Ski Holiday

Your transfer is the first and last part of your trip. Saving €30 isn’t worth risking delays, cancellations, or legal issues.

ResortRides operates fully legally in France, with insured vehicles and experienced Alpine drivers.