Is the dynamic rate cancelled? After confirming that Uber obtained a definitive suspension to operate at airports such as AICM and AIFA, the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT) came out to clarify the matter, and assured that They do not have authorization to upload a ticket in the terminals.
According to a statement, the SICT, through the General Directorate of Federal Motor Transport (DGAF) reported that services such as Uber or DiDi “They do not have an issued authorization to provide transportation services.”
In that sense, he also explained that Uber, despite having the definitive suspension, lacks authorization to charge a ticket, so although You cannot stop or punish your drivers.the instruction is that they cannot load at the Mexico City International Airport (AICM) or the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA).
In addition, the authorities specified that the definitive suspension that Uber obtained in airports is so that the National Guard operations “are carried out in accordance with the regulations established in the Federal Motor Transportation Roads and Bridges Law and the corresponding applicable regulations, preventing these from being arbitrary and discriminatory.”
Uber is still not authorized to charge fares in AICM and AIFA
However, this resolution does not mean an “authorization” for Uber to charge fare at airports.
Finally, the SICT informed the users of AIFA and AICM that can continue to occupy authorized taxi services at airports, as well as passenger buses and tourist services.
In addition to Mexico City, the Uber controversy in airports extended to Jalisco and other regions of the country.
Uber has not positioned itself; However, since last year it has insisted to its users that they can order cars from the platform at the AICM and the AIFA, this despite restrictions and fines that drivers could face.
In addition, he insisted on the need for a reform to regulate Uber services and other travel applications. mobility from the airportan issue that was considered as a possible regulatory reform last year but that was not possible due to pressure from licensed taxi drivers.
