**Uber Still Unable to Operate in Mexican Airports**
August 26, 2024 — The Mexican franchise of the private transport service Uber is still unable to operate in airports managed by the Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP). This information was confirmed by GAP’s communication department following inquiries regarding rumors that Uber had won a legal appeal allowing them to operate in these airports. Despite reports circulating through various media outlets, no judicial ruling or judge’s name has been disclosed.
“As of now, GAP has not been notified on this matter. Until we receive official information, we cannot make any statements,” said GAP’s communication team.
Oscar González, an Uber driver from Tijuana, mentioned, “We’ve seen these reports, but our colleagues are still being harassed, especially during the day. All we want is to work, even if it’s in a designated area like in Las Vegas, where there’s a specific space in the parking lot.”
The authorization for transport services in federally controlled zones falls under the jurisdiction of the Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes (SICT) in coordination with the National Guard. As of August 25, no new authorizations for services or platforms to operate in airport zones have been announced.
Tijuana airport faces significant issues with transport services, where the high taxi fares have led to the emergence of noticeable clandestine services near the “arrivals” area. Here, unlicensed individuals louds offer their transport services, which has led to numerous fraud complaints. Interestingly, these unlicensed operators are allowed to operate inside the airport while platform drivers face strict scrutiny outside.
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**Secondary Update**
**Challenges Uber Faces for Airport Operations in Mexico**
According to recent news from various sources, Uber’s struggles to gain access to Mexican airport operations are ongoing despite their legal efforts. Multiple airports under different administrations are yet to approve the operations of Uber and similar platforms.
In recent developments, the Secretaría de Infraestructura, Comunicaciones y Transportes (SICT) has reiterated their stance on strict regulation of airport transport services, emphasizing the security and legal compliance required for any transport platform to gain operating rights within airport premises.
Drivers of transport platforms have voiced concerns about harassment and strict enforcement, stating that they are keen on working under formal regulations similar to existing models in other international airports.
The broader implications of this regulatory dilemma resonate beyond just Uber, as other ride-sharing platforms like Didi also face similar challenges. This ongoing situation sheds light on the complexities of integrating modern transport solutions within the tightly regulated airport environments in Mexico.