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DiDi Stands Alone as IMSS Pilot Registers 300,000 Platform Drivers

Mexico’s six-month trial under the 2024 labor reform requires gig-economy platforms to enroll workers in IMSS coverage with penalties set for defiance.

Overview

  • The mandatory IMSS pilot launched on July 1 has enrolled nearly 300,000 drivers and couriers in its first week.
  • Major platforms such as Rappi, Uber, Amazon and MercadoLibre have complied by registering their gig workers for social security benefits.
  • DiDi remains the sole holdout, drawing government warnings that each infraction could incur fines exceeding five million pesos.
  • All registered workers receive accident insurance and those earning at least one minimum wage per month become eligible for full IMSS benefits.
  • Authorities will monitor platform compliance throughout the 180-day evaluation period and report on outcomes before proposing permanent reforms.