Drivers of traditional cabs at resorts along Mexico’s
In videos posted on social media Wednesday, the drivers can be seen blocking an English-speaking tourist from getting into the ride-share car.
"It's not possible ... you can't take
Prosecutors said one of the drivers involved in Wednesday's incident was being held on suspicion of drug possession. The other two drivers were being held pending unspecified charges. The prosecutors also recommended their taxi permits and drivers’ licenses be revoked.
Ride-hailing apps had been blocked in
The state prosecutors' office said “any act that puts at risk the safety of local residents and domestic or international tourists, will not be permitted, covered up or much less tolerated in Quintana Roo,” the state where
Traditional cabs in the area charge extremely high fares and have bitterly opposed cheaper alternatives. Some taxi drivers have also been implicated in drug rings.
Earlier this year, prosecutors arrested two taxi drivers who participated in the beating of two German tourists outside a club in the resort of Playa
In 2023, violent confrontations erupted between traditional taxi drivers and those working for ride-hailing apps. High taxi fares have long been a subject of debate in
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