Uber and MX Taxi announced an unprecedented alliance in Mexico. For the first time, users will be able to request licensed taxis directly from the Uber app, putting an end to years of disputes between the parties.
The integration does not turn taxi drivers into platform partners, but rather is a digital scheme in which trips requested via Uber will be served through MX Taxi's technology. This was stated by Uber Mexico's General Director, Félix Olmo.
"Today, taxi drivers can say they have an exclusive space for them in the world's most widespread mobility app," he said during the announcement in Mexico City.
Olmo emphasized that the alliance will allow taxi drivers across the country to access millions of users through technology that reduces wait times and creates more income opportunities. He also noted that it will be especially relevant heading towards the 2026 World Cup, for which Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey will be host cities.
"We want every person looking for a ride to find it faster and with the same confidence. Millions of visitors will use the app and will also be able to access a licensed taxi. Many visitors use the app in over 70 countries; now they can request a licensed taxi in Mexico. It's technology at the service of revaluing the taxi," he stated.
The announcement comes amid disputes in which taxi drivers blocked access to Terminals 1 and 2 of Mexico City International Airport (AICM) in protest against the activity of ride-hailing apps like Uber or DiDi, following the call from President Claudia Sheinbaum to find a solution through dialogue.
"We learned that the future of the taxi depends on ourselves. This translates to more trips, more income, and better service," he said.
He also added that drivers will be able to receive requests from both their traditional channels—street stands, bases, telephone dispatch centers, or their own digital tools—as well as from Uber users.
"Uber is not the enemy, it is a strategic ally. Entering digital life is not an option, it is a necessity," he affirmed.
Vázquez recalled that the arrival of digital platforms over a decade ago caused a drop in income and the value of concessions, leading the guild to years of protests, lawsuits, and resistance. Therefore, he highlighted that the alliance preserves the regulated nature of the licensed taxi.
"Taxi drivers are not part of Uber or its database. Uber is operating today and is allowed to operate in the airports. It is a digital integration that respects our independence," he concluded.
