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 …
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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 …
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 …
The running battle between taxi drivers and Uber drivers in Cancun has thankfully calmed down significantly over the past month. Although the issue hasn’t gone away completely, and conflict continues in isolated cases. With that said, the local authorities in Cancun have taken steps to restore order to the industry by declaring any taxi driver …