TULUM – For years, travelers have whispered about it, shared frustrated stories online, and ultimately begrudgingly paid it: the notoriously high cost of transportation in Tulum. Despite the region’s increasing tourism infrastructure, including the new Tulum International Airport (TQO), and even during periods of lower seasonal demand, one fact remains stubbornly consistent in late 2025: …
Taxis
If you’ve ever landed in Cancún and wondered whether the price you were quoted for a taxi was the real price, you’re not alone. Good news, though: we at The Cancun Sun are hearing that electronic taxi meters are finally moving from promise to pilot. Local union leaders say the first phase would install meters …
Taxi drivers in Cancun do not have the best reputation among tourists who visit the destination. They’re known for being aggressive, for overcharging, and even for scamming tourists. Officials have taken some steps to improve the situation, but it only seems to be getting worse. Taxi drivers are even being called out on social media …
Millions of tourists arrive at Cancun Airport every year, and most of them probably have a pretty good experience, but not all travelers arriving in Cancun do. There are several complaints that some tourists have, but officials are working on how to fix those issues. There are three specific ways in which Cancun plans to …
Rideshare apps are pretty popular among travelers visiting destinations around the world, but at Cancun Airport, some are still not allowed to operate. This is despite the fact that Uber drivers were told by the company that they could and that a new rideshare app company called inDrive was recently given the go-ahead to have …
Actions against taxi and other transportation drivers who abuse their privileges in Cancun have been taking a long time. Overpricing, aggressively trying to get passengers, and being involved in violent acts and illegal activities have given drivers, especially taxi drivers, a bad reputation. For years, it seems that they have been getting away with such …
Many travelers who visit Cancun don’t prefer taxis over other forms of transportation for several reasons. Aside from the usual complaints, the ongoing battle with Uber drivers and the “monopoly mentality” scares people away. Fortunately, there are plenty of other options, and we’ll discuss the top Cancun transport alternatives as four main complaints drive passengers …
Despite Cancun taxi drivers being in the news consistently for several reasons, taxis are one of the most used forms of transportation by tourists visiting the destination. Drivers have been in the news for overcharging passengers, forming blockades near the airport, attacking Uber drivers, and even being aggressive towards tourists. Now, Cancun has decided to …
In Cancun, there has been an ongoing issue regarding Uber’s legality in operating at the airport. Uber announced to its drivers that they could, but the taxi drivers disagreed, and the National Guard has been preventing them from doing so. Now, not only are Uber drivers being blocked from the airport, but authorities recently attempted …
In many places where you might be on vacation, you can book an Uber upon arrival to get from the airport to your hotel, but this is not the case when visiting Cancun. Although Uber notified its drivers that they could begin operating at the airport months ago, taxi drivers and authorities have not allowed …