**Platform Drivers Face Over Six-Hour Wait for Registration in Tijuana**
Martin Sirio, an Uber driver, reported that he waited from seven in the morning until one in the afternoon to enter the reception module to complete the registration process he had started two days prior.
Platform drivers undergo a lengthy registration process to operate with Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) in Tijuana. According to Martin Sirio, drivers experience a series of lengthy queues: one for document verification, another for payment, and finally one for data digitalization.
“Just a small error will send us back, and if there’s another issue the next day, they will return us again. They asked me for a lease agreement for the vehicle, but since it’s owned by my wife, I had to go back and create a contract just for this,” explained Sirio.
**Uber Drivers Unable to Operate in Airport Area of Tijuana**
Despite completing the local registration process, Uber drivers have yet to receive permission to operate in Tijuana’s airport area. Many drivers are expressing frustration over the extended wait times and bureaucratic hurdles they face.
Furthermore, personal background checks are stringent; individuals with a criminal record are barred from working as platform drivers in Tijuana, causing additional complications for some applicants.
**Extended Delays Impact Work**
The prolonged registration process means drivers are unable to work until all the requirements are fully met. The wait time not only includes the initial registration but also any additional visits needed to fix documentation errors.
**Increased Security Measures in Tijuana**
In an attempt to ensure the safety of workers and tourists, surveillance cameras are being installed outside key manufacturing sites. This initiative is part of a broader plan to protect visitors coming into the state.
**Related Incident: Disappearance of Rideshare Driver**
Family members have demanded the location of Germán Santoyo, an inDrive driver who recently went missing in Tijuana. This is part of a troubling trend as nine platform drivers have disappeared in 2024, with five found deceased, three still unaccounted for, and only one returning home safely.
Stay tuned to TJGringo.com for updates on these unfolding stories.