# Oaxaca taxi sector modernization and disputes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/oaxaca-taxi-sector-modernization-and-disputes
> Updated: 2026-08-24T21:52:57.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The Oaxaca Secretariat of Mobility (Semovi) recently introduced modernization initiatives for the city’s taxi sector. These efforts included the launch of the ‘TaxSí’ application, designed to provide fare transparency and vehicle identification, alongside the ‘Taxi Gunaa’ initiative aimed at increasing female participation in public transport.

However, taxi concessionaires have since denounced the ‘TaxSí’ program, citing technical failures and a lack of transparency. Critics claim the application frequently displays fares significantly lower than those established by Semovi. Additionally, concessionaires have raised concerns regarding the legality of the program, noting that the private company managing the concession has not been identified and that Semovi has declined requests to disclose the bidding process, contract details, and the legal basis for the platform's tariffs.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Oaxaca taxi concessionaires denounce TaxiSí program failures

Taxi concessionaires in Oaxaca are denouncing technical failures and a lack of transparency regarding the Semovi-managed TaxiSí application program.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oaxaca-taxi-concessionaires-denounce-taxis-program-failures

### 2026-08-12: Oaxaca celebrates Taxi Driver’s Day with modernization initiatives

Oaxaca celebrated Taxi Driver’s Day with official recognition from Semovi and a procession causing temporary road closures and traffic diversions in the city center.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oaxaca-celebrates-taxi-drivers-day-with-modernization-initiatives

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