Mexico City Rules Uber–MX Taxi Deal Illegal, Warns of Sanctions

Overview

• The mobility secretary said the Uber–MX Taxi pact is a private deal that breaks concession rules and could cost participating cab owners their permits.
• Officials have summoned the groups involved and said they will open administrative cases if the model keeps operating.
• Licensed taxis in the capital run under government concessions that set service terms, which blocks side agreements with private apps without approval.
• Some taxi leaders object to the plan, while MX Taxi says partnering with Uber would bring more paid trips through the app.
• The city is developing a government-run taxi app to modernize service before the World Cup, which could steer riders into a regulated system.