In an unexpected turn, Uber obtained a definitive suspension granted by the thirteenth District Judge in Administrative Matters, Blanca Lilia Ochoa, which allows you to operate legally in the 70 airports in Mexico, including the Guadalajara International Airport. The measure, which prohibits the National Guard from stopping or sanctioning drivers who are making trips to or from any airport terminal in the country, It represents progress for the transportation platform, in a conflict that has lasted for years.
Since Uber’s arrival in Mexico in 2013, the company has faced obstacles to operating in airports, mainly due to resistance from traditional taxi groups and the policies of local and federal governments. In particular, The Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation, along with other operators, have limited the access of private transportation platforms to airport facilities, citing security concerns, unfair competition and lack of adequate regulation. This has generated a series of legal disputes, which have finally led to this new judicial resolution.
Through an official statement, Uber reported that, thanks to this suspension, it will be able to take and drop off passengers at any airport, even those where the operation of platform taxis is not yet allowed. The suspension also establishes that The National Guard will only be able to conduct routine inspections, but will not be able to stop Uber drivers while they are completing an active trip. Besides, It is clarified that drivers will not be able to wait in the vicinity of airports without having a scheduled trip, which limits the possibilities of unfair competition, but allows the smooth operation of the platform.
This ruling occurs at a crucial moment, just months before the 2026 Soccer World Cup, which will take place in Mexico, Canada and the United States. Uber highlighted the importance of this resolution to improve mobility at airports, especially considering the anticipated increase in tourists who will arrive in the country for the largest sporting event in the world. The company emphasized that this type of platform not only facilitates local mobility, but also improves the tourist experience, becoming a letter of introduction for the country to thousands of international visitors.
Despite the partial victory in court, the legal dispute is still unresolved. The final suspension means that Uber will be able to operate without being temporarily stopped, but no final ruling has been issued on the legality of operating the platforms at airports. The company trusts that this decision will be maintained in a final resolution, urging federal authorities to legislate on the access of transportation platforms to airports on a permanent basis. In this sense, the company called on the Congress of the Union to regularize this situation and guarantee fair competition.
On the other hand, The Pacific Airport Group, in charge of the operation of the Guadalajara International Airport, responded that it has not yet been officially notified about the judicial resolution.
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