Uber and MX Taxi announced on Tuesday an alliance in Mexico allowing users to request concession taxis directly from the Uber app. The integration leverages MX Taxi's technology without making taxi drivers Uber partners. Uber Mexico director Félix Olmo and MX Taxi director Erasto Vázquez highlighted the cooperation after 14 years of tensions.
In Mexico City, Uber and MX Taxi unveiled an unprecedented alliance ending years of disputes between digital platforms and concession taxis. Users can now request regulated taxis through the Uber app, serviced via MX Taxi's technology, while preserving taxi drivers' independence, as explained by executives during Tuesday's announcement. Félix Olmo, Uber Mexico's general director, stressed that after 14 years of competition, this represents cooperation between public and private models. “Today, taxi drivers can say they have an exclusive space for them in the world's most widely distributed mobility app,” Olmo stated. He highlighted benefits like shorter wait times and higher earnings, particularly ahead of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. “We want every person looking for a ride to find it faster and with the usual trust,” he added, noting Uber's airport operations with government support. Erasto Vázquez, MX Taxi's director, described the deal as a “historic victory” for the guild. “This is the start of a new era for Mexico's taxi drivers. Entering the digital world is not an option, it's a necessity,” he declared. He recalled past protests due to income drops since apps arrived over a decade ago, and emphasized that the alliance respects taxi regulation. “Uber is not the enemy, it's a strategic ally,” Vázquez affirmed. The announcement comes amid recent taxi driver blockades at Mexico City's International Airport terminals against apps like Uber and DiDi, following President Claudia Sheinbaum's call for dialogue to resolve the conflict.
