Regional transport sectors implement regulatory and digital reforms

Various regional transportation sectors are undergoing regulatory and technological shifts. In Oncativo, Argentina, Mayor Nicolás Filoni has implemented a reform that unifies taxis, remises, and ride-sharing platforms like Uber under a single category of “private activity of public interest.” This new ordinance eliminates municipal-fixed fares, allowing drivers and passengers to negotiate prices freely, while also reducing administrative fees and inspections.

In Querétaro, Mexico, the Agencia de Movilidad del Estado de Querétaro (AMEQ) is deploying mobile modules at universities and Qrobus stations throughout September. This initiative aims to help students renew their “Tarifa Unidos” registration to maintain a preferential $2 peso fare, as approximately 40,000 users have failed to renew, resulting in a standard $9 peso charge.

Other regional updates include the implementation of digital payment systems. In Guayana, the MovilPas platform is introducing QR code payments to reduce cash usage among urban transport workers. Meanwhile, in Chilpancingo, Mexico, the Radio Taxi Oatich group is adding new units and digital payment options, including bank transfers and cards, in response to competition from new transport platforms.