For years, transportation in Cancun was a simple but frustrating two-sided coin: expensive private shuttles or the “Wild West” of local taxi fares. The arrival of Uber (and other ride-sharing apps) was celebrated by travelers as the ultimate solution—a familiar, cheap, and safe way to get around. While Uber is indeed legal and operational in …
Uber
In a powerful and decisive move to end widespread traveler confusion, Mexico’s federal government has issued a sharp clarification: ride-sharing apps like Uber are not authorized to provide passenger transportation services at any of the nation’s federal airports, including Cancun International (CUN). The official statement was released by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation …
We at The Cancun Sun want you to have a smooth, stress-free trip—especially when it comes to getting around. Following new guidance from state leaders, Cancun is moving to tighten security requirements for app-based rides like Uber and DiDi, with a clear goal: stronger protections for travelers (and locals) using platforms day and night. What’s …
You’ve made the reservation at that spectacular, high-end restaurant. You’re dressed to the nines, ready for a special night out in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. But then comes the moment of uncertainty: you step out of your resort and wonder, what kind of ride will you get? Will it be a clean, …
CANCUN — Travelers heading to and from the Cancun Airport on Friday may have faced slowdowns, as a “slow march” protest by the local taxi and transport union temporarily snarled traffic on the main access roads while demonstrating against ride-sharing apps like Uber and DiDi. While the protest was escorted by the National Guard and …
It sounds like the airport nightmare might finally be over… or will it? As of today, Uber says you can open the app, tap Reserve, and step straight into a licensed taxi the moment your flight touches down at Cancún International. But we at The Cancún Sun have covered too many curbside showdowns to declare …
If you arrived in Cancun this week, you may have noticed something almost spooky… quiet. The curbside chaos of hawkers, “pirate” taxis, and clipboard–wielding “halcones” (spotters who funnel arrivals toward sketchy vans) has all but vanished. That’s because Mexico’s National Guard has kicked off a major, open-ended crackdown aimed at rooting out illegal transportation at …
The dream of a seamless arrival in sunny Cancun is, for many tourists, quickly turning into a stressful reality. Faced with notoriously high airport taxi fares, a growing number of travelers are opting for a less conventional, and far more arduous, start to their vacation: a kilometer-plus walk with their luggage to meet Uber drivers …
Cancun, Mexico – Travelers arriving at Cancun International Airport continue to report unsettling encounters with taxis and ride-sharing services, echoing past warnings and highlighting the persistent challenges tourists face when securing transportation to their hotels. Recent online discussions, including a vivid account on Reddit, paint a picture of frustration, alleged overcharging, and harassment, prompting renewed …
CANCUN – Travelers using ride-sharing services at the Cancun International Airport are being warned of ongoing tensions following at least two concerning incidents this week involving confrontations between traditional taxi drivers and Uber operators, with some tourists reportedly caught in the middle. The events highlight the persistent friction surrounding transportation services at one of Mexico’s …