### Uber Drivers Still Prohibited from Operating in Tijuana Airport Area
Despite claims of authorization, Uber drivers remain unable to operate in the Tijuana International Airport area. According to Tijuana’s communication division, private transport services, including Uber, are not permitted at airports managed by Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) without proper authorization from the Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes (SCT).
Uber recently announced a definitive suspension that supposedly authorizes their drivers to pick up and drop off passengers at Mexican airports. However, GAP has stated that they have yet to receive official notification from the SCT to confirm this authorization.
An Uber driver named Armando shared his experience of taking a trip to the airport on a Monday. Despite being informed via the Uber platform that he was authorized to operate there, transit officers informed him otherwise, stating that the operation is still not legally recognized for Uber drivers. “According to Uber, we’re authorized, but a traffic officer told me we’re still not allowed,” Armando commented. Some drivers risk conducting trips within the airport vicinity, hoping not to get caught by the National Guard.
Consumers like José Manuel González highlight the economic benefits of opting for Uber over traditional taxis, citing significantly higher fares charged by official taxi services for short trips.
As of now, only official taxi services are permitted to operate within the federally regulated airport zone, adhering to the Federal Airport Law. This limitation on Uber and similar platforms continues to stir frustration among drivers and passengers alike.
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#### Struggles Continue for Uber Drivers Across Mexican Airports
The issue of Uber drivers operating without authorization isn’t isolated to Tijuana but spans multiple Mexican cities. Reports indicate that similar challenges are faced in areas such as Tepic, where passengers prefer Uber for its cost efficiency despite the ongoing prohibitive regulations.
The disputes center around the need for SCT approval for ride-sharing platforms to legally operate in federally regulated zones. Without this approval, platforms like Uber remain in a legal gray area, where drivers and passengers are left unsure of the service’s legality.
In response to mounting frustration, advocacy for regulatory reform is growing among drivers who depend on ride-sharing as a primary source of income. They argue for increased clarity and streamlined processes to obtain the necessary permits to operate legally within airport vicinities.
This persistent uncertainty not only impacts service reliability for passengers but also threatens the livelihoods of many drivers across Mexico, who face potential fines and confrontations with law enforcement officials while attempting to navigate the existing regulations.
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