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Sheinbaum Orders Profeco and STPS to Halt App Surcharges Tied to Labor Reform

The president says platforms must cover social‑security contributions instead of shifting the cost to users or cutting workers’ direct pay.

Overview

  • Profeco and the Labor Secretariat were instructed to investigate and stop extra charges on platforms including Uber, Didi and Rappi labeled as adjustments for the new labor law.
  • Users have posted receipts showing line items such as “ajuste al usuario por la ley laboral” and vague “otros cargos” added after the reform took effect.
  • Sheinbaum said no new fee to customers is authorized under the reform and reiterated that deductions from workers’ direct salaries are not acceptable.
  • Profeco chief César Iván Escalante Ruiz and Labor Secretary Marath Bolaños were directed to follow up on complaints and intervene with companies if irregularities are found.
  • Uber previously raised fares by about 7% in July, saying the increase would cover reform costs, while the government maintains platforms have the capacity to absorb these contributions.