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Ride-hailing regulation and expansion in Latin America

Overview

Ride-hailing platforms in Latin America are navigating complex regulatory environments and expanding service offerings. In Costa Rica, platforms such as Uber, inDrive, and DiDi have operated for years without a definitive legal framework, as the Legislative Assembly continues to debate regulation despite opposition from platform drivers.

While regulatory uncertainty persists, service types are diversifying. In Costa Rica, motorcycle-based services like DiDi Moto and Uber Moto have experienced significant growth, with DiDi reporting a 40% year-on-year increase in requests. Much of this activity is concentrated in the Greater Metropolitan Area, and companies have implemented insurance measures to address safety concerns.

In Veracruz, Mexico, driver organizations are actively seeking a legal framework through formal talks with the state government. Proposed measures include a state registry of drivers and license plates to increase government monitoring and reduce operational uncertainty.

Entities

Uber · Costa Rica · Veracruz · DiDi · inDrive

Timeline

  1. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    DiDi and Uber motorcycle services grow in Costa Rica

    Motorcycle ride-hailing services DiDi Moto and Uber Moto are seeing increased usage in Costa Rica, particularly in the Greater Metropolitan Area, with DiDi reporting a 40% annual growth in requests.

  2. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Ride-hailing platforms face regulatory delays in Costa Rica and Veracruz

    Ride-hailing services face ongoing regulatory hurdles in Costa Rica and Veracruz, Mexico, as authorities and driver unions seek to establish formal legal frameworks for platforms like Uber and Didi.

Sources

lateja.cr · observador.cr · tn.com.ar · xeu.mx