“Security, regulation, and trust are what set them apart,” he expressed when mentioning the benefits of the alliance. Likewise, the leader of MX Taxi made it clear that ride-hailing apps are not the enemy, but should be a strategic ally that opens the doors to a global market. “Millions of tourists from around the world will arrive in our country, and 70% use Uber in their home countries. App users will get benefits, and service will especially increase during the World Cup,” he said. How does the alliance between ride-hailing apps and licensed taxis work? In turn, the leader of MX Taxi, Erasto Vázquez, detailed that this alliance will allow licensed taxis to receive trips through the Uber app, while complying with safety standards. “More trips, more income, and better service. With 79 days to go until the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, and to meet the mobility demand from the 5.5 million tourists expected to arrive in Mexico, the Uber platform signed an agreement with the MX Taxi organization, with the objective of enhancing safer trips. At a press conference, the Director of Uber in Mexico, Félix Olmos, commented that this mobility alliance represents an opportunity for the local economy, as each trip means more income for Mexican families. “Mexico has more than 600,000 taxi drivers nationwide. Every time they open our app, we will be there to make a trip, this dignifies our profession and a better quality of life for our guild,” he concluded.
