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 …
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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 …
Law enforcement agencies have just launched a massive operation to protect travelers this summer. Aside from targeting organized crime, officials have announced they’ll be keeping an eye on the city’s notorious taxi union amid the ongoing feud with Uber. In January, Quintana Roo formally approved the use of Uber, the world’s leading ride-sharing app. Despite …
Officials are worried about the increase of fake or unlicensed taxis at Cancun International Airport as the city’s popularity draws an ever-growing number of visitors. In addition to the ongoing feud between taxi and Uber drivers, there’s another transportation conundrum travelers have to be wary of this year – pirate taxis, as they’re often referred to …
Flagging down a taxi is one of the first things many travelers do after landing at Cancun International Airport. And while taxis are one of the most convenient ways of getting around town, many travelers might be wondering: how safe is it? New statistics published by Quintana Roo’s Secretariat for Public Security and Transit reveal …
The crime rates for Tulum have become a big concern for travelers, and it’s not a huge surprise considering the change in this destination over the past 15 years. Once a sleepy little fishing village that attracted small numbers of hippie travelers, Tulum has grown into a fully-fledged municipality and a world-known tourism destination. Like …
More and more travelers are opting for vacation packages that include transportation when planning their Cancun getaways. Transport-included packages take the hassle out of getting from the airport to beach resorts and help tourists avoid conflicts with or between taxis. Claudia Herrera, director of Sourcing Non-Air for Take-Off Mexico, says they have seen a 41% …
Tourists heading to Cancun can look forward to paying fairer prices for their taxi trips across the city as new fare meters are set to be installed in thousands of its taxis. It’s a slice of good news that travelers have long since been waiting for, coming between sensationalized crime and drug-related stories and fears …
Since January, there has been a running conflict in Cancun with taxi drivers attacking Uber carriers, with the confrontations sometimes reaching extremely worrying levels of violence. Although the issue has calmed down significantly over the past 4 weeks, there are several flashpoints in the city where travelers should avoid ordering a pickup from an Uber …
The Riviera Maya super-destination of Playa Del Carmen has made a serious statement with the removal of the taxi licenses of 41 drivers in the area. Although taxis play an important part in the Riviera Maya transportation ecosystem, the spotlight has been shining on the industry for all the wrong reasons. Social media during the …