The Mexico City government rejected the announced alliance between MX Taxi and Uber to integrate licensed taxis into the digital platform and warned that the agreement does not have the approval of the capital's authorities, which could lead to administrative sanctions. This official stance came after both parties informed that users could request traditional taxis through the app, presenting it as an integration model after years of confrontation between taxi drivers and digital platforms. The Secretary of Mobility, Héctor Ulises García Nieto, stated that this alliance is a private agreement that was not authorized by his department. He explained that the Secretariat of Mobility did not participate in the design of the scheme and that the current regulation does not contemplate this type of integration between concessionaires and private digital platforms. “The agreement made between MX Taxi and Uber is a private agreement; it is not an agreement that the Secretariat can endorse,” the official stressed. What sanctions can taxi drivers face for the alliance with Uber? The taxi service in CDMX operates under a public concession scheme, which means that the legal relationship of the concessionaire is directly with the capital's government. The head of Semovi warned that in case of non-compliance, administrative proceedings could be initiated. Among the possible measures is the suspension of the concession, in case of recidivism or if a violation of current regulations is confirmed.
Mexico City Government Rejects Taxi-Uber Alliance
Mexico City authorities stated that the agreement between MX Taxi and Uber was not approved and could lead to administrative sanctions, including license suspensions for taxi drivers. This is a private agreement that contradicts current regulations.
