SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Following a court injunction, Uber drivers are being allowed to pick up fares at airports throughout Mexico as of this week.
The court has also suspended the National Guard and law enforcement’s ability to arrest and detain Uber drivers on airport properties.
“This is extremely important … airports are the first impression visitors receive, and facilitating their mobility would contribute strengthening Mexico’s international image,” Uber said via a statement.
Taxi companies have argued they are entitled to exclusive rights at airports because their drivers are subjected to strict requirements and standards, such as the need to have special license plates to operate on federal property. They also pay fees and pass tests to update their licenses every so often.
While the court order is not final, Uber says it is confident the final verdict will be in its favor.
It is also calling on Mexico’s lawmakers to draw up rules and regulations to allow mobile app transportation platforms to work at all of Mexico’s airports.
The ruling also applies to other ride-sharing companies such as DiDi, which is popular in Mexico and other Latin American countries.
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