### Platform Drivers Spend Over Six Hours to Register
**Article by: Viridiana Lepe**
Platform drivers in Tijuana experience lengthy registration waits, sometimes exceeding six hours, to comply with Baja California’s requirements for Transport Network Companies (TNCs). Martín Sirio, an Uber driver, recounted his ordeal: starting from seven in the morning and waiting until one in the afternoon just to enter the registration module, a process he started two days prior.
Drivers face three main queues during registration: document review, payment processing, and data digitalization. Sirio described the procedure as cumbersome and time-consuming for drivers. “Even for minor issues, we get turned back, and if there’s another issue the next day, we have to return again. They requested a lease contract for my vehicle, but since it’s owned by my wife, I had to draw up a new contract,” he said.
The lengthy registration process has forced some drivers to stop operating until they meet all state requirements. This situation adds significant delays to their ability to work, impacting both their income and the availability of ride-sharing services in Tijuana.
### Additional News
**Uber Drivers Still Restricted from Operating in Tijuana Airport Area**
Many Uber drivers in Tijuana are still unable to pick up passengers from the airport due to ongoing restrictions. Despite efforts to meet operational requirements, the registration barriers have hampered their ability to serve this critical area, affecting accessibility for travelers.
**Uber and Lyft Drivers Face Tougher Background Checks**
New policies state that individuals with criminal records are prohibited from working as platform drivers in Tijuana. This move aims to enhance passenger safety but also limits employment opportunities for individuals seeking rehabilitation through work.
**Irregular Border Crossings on the Rise**
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**Local Authorities Address Bribery Among Police**
A recent scandal revealed that some auxiliary police officers were accepting bribes to allow drivers to cut in line at the US-Mexico border crossing. Four officers have been dismissed following the exposure of this unethical behavior.
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