Major digital transportation platforms in Mexico have announced the start of a formal dialogue with the federal government regarding the operation of services like Uber, DiDi, and InDrive at the country's airports. According to a statement, this approach comes amid recent tensions, blockades, and operations at airport terminals, especially in Mexico City, where a dispute with concessioned taxis over the control of passenger transport persists. Representatives of the Alliance in Mexico—which groups DiDi, InDrive, and Uber—held a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications, and Transport (SICT) and the Ministry of the Interior (SEGOB), aiming to build a joint solution. The meeting marked the formal beginning of a working group focused on designing a land mobility scheme that considers both users and drivers. The document emphasizes that the primary goal will be to guarantee conditions that allow travelers to freely choose their mode of transportation. The platforms highlighted that they seek models that prioritize "the user and their right to choose, and the drivers and their right to work freely." The statement also warns of the urgency of the matter due to the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. "Today it is imperative to find an immediate solution," they indicated, recalling that the airports will be the entry point for millions of visitors. Finally, the Alliance in Mexico expressed confidence that this process will lead to agreements beneficial to all parties and assured that it will continue to report on progress. The companies rated the government's openness as a significant advance, noting that "for a long time we have expressed the need for dialogue." They added that they will participate with evidence-based proposals to achieve schemes that are "efficient, safe, and accessible."
