Several steps have been taken by officials in Cancun to ease the tension between taxi and Uber drivers. Unfortunately, the conflict recently came to a boiling point when an Uber driver was allegedly shot by a taxi driver. Protests erupted in Cancun following the shooting of the Uber driver, who was attacked while picking up …
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Mueve-T, a new ground transport option in Cancun, is set to begin operating soon in the sunny destination after being granted the green light from transportation officials. The Uber-like application is the latest addition to Cancun’s growing list of transportation options amid ongoing issues with the city’s taxi industry. Reports of overcharging and scams continue …
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 …
Uber and taxi drivers have been in the headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. For several years now, there have been strong clashes between the two groups fighting for their right to transport tourists in the busy hotspot locations of Cancun and Playa del Carmen, with some resorting to violence against each other. That …
Feeling safe in a destination can truly make or break a vacation for the budding traveler, and that is one side of the tourism sector that is being given full attention by governments in the Mexican Caribbean and Yucatan Peninsula. The go-to app Uber has found itself in headlines recently after contending with taxi companies …
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 …
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 …
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 …