Mexico City is proposing regulations that would allow Uber and other smartphone-based ride-sharing apps to operate, while requiring drivers and cars to be registered, the city's Office of Legal and Legislative Studies said Friday.
The proposed regulation also calls for such companies to pay into a fund for transportation infrastructure. The city would create an app for licensed taxis and help pay for their GPS technology.
[...] The Organized Taxi Drivers of Mexico City have pushed the city to regulate or ban Uber, saying it's unfair that its drivers avoid costly licensing and inspections that taxis must undergo to operate. On Friday, spokesman Daniel Medina emphasized that the proposal is still under construction and the organization continues to meet with city officials, including on Friday.
Uber, meanwhile, said it is not against regulation. "Regulation that allows us to continue to provide service that is quality, safe and efficient," said Luis de Uriarte, Uber spokesman for Mexico and Central America. "We don't want them putting up any obstacles."
(Score: 2) by aristarchus on Monday July 06 2015, @10:04PM
Funny how they don't speak against the barriers to entry that protect them, but rather want even more regulations against a competitor.
No, not funny at all. And hardly surprising. But just because there is a personal interest involved does not mean that the same barriers do not also provide for public safety and consumer protection.
(Score: 2) by frojack on Monday July 06 2015, @10:35PM
Its actually amazing how little driver-crime occurs in cabs, (as opposed to crimes against drivers.)
Seems the biggest risk is never seeing your phone again if you forget it in the cab.
It either isn't a problem or it is effectively hushed up.
Pretty sure Uber drivers get as much screening as the guy from Pakistan driving cab in Seattle who didn't know where the Ferry terminal was.
No, you are mistaken. I've always had this sig.