Latin American taxi & ride‑hailing regulation

In late July 2026, local authorities in Mexico and Argentina began rolling out a series of measures aimed at formalising and supervising taxi and app‑based ride services. In Tulum, officials proposed posting official fare tables in cabs and at key points to curb unpredictable pricing. In Bariloche, Argentina, a new registry (REVECOPP) required digital platforms to verify driver residence, licensing and background checks. Parallel actions in Mexico City’s Institute of Mobility targeted unlicensed ride‑hailing operators with QR‑based registration, fines and vehicle towing, while Tamaulipas introduced a crane‑removal operation against vehicles lacking proper operator cards. Additional initiatives included free multimodal passes for vulnerable groups in Luján and the opening of a tender for a new urban passenger‑transport concession.

A few days later, Mexican policymakers expanded the reform agenda. Deputy Alberto Batun Chulum advocated extending the transfer period for taxi concessions from 180 days to a year, protecting operators who lost permits during the pandemic, and promoted the state‑subsidised MOVI public‑transport system with discounts for students, seniors and free rides for people with disabilities. At the municipal level, Nogales mayor Libni Zuriel de la Cruz granted Grupo Modelo rights to occupy a sidewalk, prompting the removal of long‑standing street vendors and sparking criticism over the privatisation of public space. Together, these actions illustrate a regional push toward tighter regulation, formalisation and, in some cases, commercial use of public areas within the taxi and ride‑hailing sectors.