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Mexico Announces Review of Airport Taxi Fares, Plans Safe Pickup Zones for Ride-Hailing

The move responds to complaints of very high charges, extending scrutiny to tourist hubs such as Cancún.

Overview

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum said the federal government will examine fares charged by authorized airport taxis following persistent consumer complaints.
  • She outlined a second measure to create designated “senderos seguros” that route travelers to safe, more distant areas for app-based pickups.
  • The review will include operators in Mexico City and other cities, explicitly citing Cancún, with consultations to define details and timelines.
  • Sheinbaum noted official taxis pay airports for operating rights that confer terminal access, while calling current prices excessively high.
  • Reported fares have topped 1,000 to 2,000 pesos for far-flung zones under circle-based pricing, prompting the push for relief and choice.