How to avoid public transportation now that Paris is in post-lockdown? Follow our safe and stylish instructions manual in order tonrekindle the lifestyle we all enjoy!
One single marching order: systematically wagering on a winning trio: gel, a mask and gloves.
Mission: enjoying an aperitif with your stressed out BFF
The base.You are invited for a post-lockdown aperitif worthy of the early friendship hours, to be celebrated on the terrace of Progrès, Hibou or Loulou... The only hitch is that your best friend is a big Covid-19 paranoid. And if you want to renew “in true mode” with her and a glass of uplifting rosé wine—you are going to have to play it “safe” in order to show up at her place, with all the safe stops.
The good option. Phew: Uber and all its tech teams have been constantly working to set up a real “Security Checklist”. Uber has gone all the way: partition panels with the driver, mandatory masks, use of sprays, gels, gloves and wipettes for maximum disinfection. This will surely reassure your BFF. Now, as far as cigarettes, dinner and rosé wine—that’s up to her.
Mission: treating yourself to a bucolic outing
The base. Since it was the unique outing authorized during these 8 long weeks, you really are done with your local Monoprix. On the verge of overdose. So, treating yourself to a “market” op in these times of post-quarantine is almost as exotic as a Paris-Mexico.
The good option. Buying tomatoes from a small street vendor, a bouquet of flowers, asparagus and strawberries in the metro is a little bit of a downer, while biking through Paris in sunny weather to go to the Aligre, Saint-Eustache, Monge or Auteuil markets on an electric bike is a total dream. Especially with the new bike paths… No two-wheels? Your smartphone can spot on the minute a Jump, the famous fleet of red electric bikes thanks to your Uber app… You are scared of getting lost? Just place your smartphone on the dedicated support to ride along with your route in front of you through the app… Perfect!
Mission: going to the office while feeling on holiday
The base. We don’t know about you, but as far as we are concerned, we have no intention of rushing back into the metro/ RER + bus or tram’ routine to renew with an open-space in Pantin, Neuilly, Boulogne or Puteaux. You are already regretting having given up on that great scooter (too expensive, too complicated—etc…).
The good option. This is the ideal year! No need to buy, when you can test Cityscoot scooters all over the streets of Paris. Super easy to find, just order you white scooter with an Italian dolce vita spirit via Uber. Just wear a pair of gloves and have some gel handy to hop on and zip off. A helmet and head protector are available in the small coffer. Get ready to launch the Audrey Hepburn inside you!
Mission: treating yourself to a capillary reset at the best hairdresser in Paris
The base. After 2 months of quarantine, the words “blow dry” and “streaking” are no longer part of your vocabulary. You even typed the words “How to cut your own hair?” on Google. And it ended with a bun.
The good option. To rehabilitate your dignity, you made an appointment with a top hairdresser to treat yourself to a total makeover: color+ treatment + cut + blow dry + everything they will recommend. And since you intend to spend a wad in a deluxe address (precisely what you did not spend in Uber rides during the lockdown), might as well play the power woman card, whip out your mask and most good-looking heels, order a sedan with a chauffeur who will show up in front of your door, for a snappy capillary comeback!
Mission: going off to market
The base. Since it was the unique outing authorized during these 8 long weeks, you really are done with your local Monoprix. On the verge of overdose. So, treating yourself to a “market” op in these times of post-quarantine is almost as exotic as a Paris-Mexico.
The good option. Buying tomatoes from a small street vendor, a bouquet of flowers, asparagus and strawberries in the metro is a little bit of a downer, while biking through Paris in sunny weather to go to the Aligre, Saint-Eustache, Monge or Auteuil markets on an electric bike is a total dream. Especially with the new bike paths… No two-wheels? Your smartphone can spot on the minute a Jump, the famous fleet of red electric bikes thanks to your Uber app… You are scared of getting lost? Just place your smartphone on the dedicated support to ride along with your route in front of you through the app… Perfect!
Did you know?
Uber has imagined a new platform as the perfect tool for Parisiennes. Depending on the ride, there are different solutions: from the tram to the metro including a private chauffeur, a Cityscoot as well as renting an electric bike or a scooter. You are just 1 click away. Super easy!
