Tulum International Airport recently began operations, enabling for an even greater number of travelers to reach the historical destination south of Cancun. With demand for the popular hotspots soaring, travelers have been surprised by exorbitant taxi fares and the lack of affordable public transport options for reaching the airport. This week, ADO, the largest bus …
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Taxi drivers in Cancun don’t necessarily have the greatest reputation, but the majority of them are friendly and efficient at their jobs. Still, the ones that don’t provide the greatest service are the ones that give tourists a bad image of taxi services overall in Cancun. Fortunately, a few steps are being taken to improve …
The time is here: winter high season in the Mexican Caribbean, and with it, millions of tourists are ready to enjoy their long-awaited vacations in the sun! Taxis and public transport services have been a hot topic these past few months, especially in Cancun, for several reasons. With an ongoing feud between taxi drivers and …
Outrage has erupted across social media sites over a group of Cancun taxi drivers that violently targeted a couple that refused to pay for their ride after being overcharged while visiting the sunny hotspot. Although officials have implemented several new measures to crack down on law-breaking taxi drivers, altercations continue to be reported across several …
A new law is set to revolutionize the way taxis work in Cancun after local operators reached a landmark agreement with city officials that will allow taxi drivers to operate within the Uber app. The effort is part of a wider push to deter crimes committed by taxi drivers as Cancun’s popularity continues to skyrocket …
For almost a year there has been a battle raging in Cancun between Uber and the local taxi drivers, one that has at times turned confrontational and ugly, impacting travelers’ ability to travel safely to the airport when using ride-hailing apps. While the heat has died down greatly, the issues raised by taxi drivers up …
Cancun’s taxi industry is set to become a lot safer next year with the enforcement of a new law that obliges taxi divers to use taximeters starting in April 2024. With taxi drivers committing a growing number of crimes, officials are devising new measures to make using taxis safer and more transparent. As Cancun gears …
Taking a taxi should be affordable, convenient, and safe. Unfortunately, it is quite the contrary in Cancun, as taxi drivers commit a growing number of crimes ranging from fraud to reckless driving. The legalization of the ride-sharing app Uber has brought massive changes to the way travelers get around in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean. But it has …
Pushy and at times aggressive Cancun taxi drivers have been a source of major concern for travelers and, increasingly, authorities, who are now ramping up efforts to sanction law-breaking taxi operators. With Uber increasingly popular in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean, officials have said that they are committed to upholding the law and protecting travelers …
Uber has grown massively in popularity in Cancun and the Mexican Caribbean after the ride-sharing app was officially given the green light to operate in the sunny region earlier this year. The popular app – as well as many of its users – have faced an uphill battle ever since, having to contend with Cancun’s …