# Tierra del Fuego taxi regulation proposals > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tierra-del-fuego-taxi-regulation-proposals > Updated: 2026-09-21T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Taxi owners in Tierra del Fuego, led by the Ushuaia Taxi Owners Association, have proposed modifying provincial regulations to extend the maximum service life of taxi vehicles. The initiative seeks to increase the permitted age of units from 10 years to 13 years to align provincial law with national Mandatory Technical Inspection (RTO) standards. As the situation progressed, associations presented a formal agenda to Governor Gustavo Melella and local authorities, framing the proposal as a response to an economic crisis within the sector. Fabián Lara, president of the association, noted that between 40% and 43% of the current fleet is aged between 9 and 10 years, meaning a significant portion could be forced out of service without legislative changes. In addition to extending vehicle lifespans, the associations are requesting the reactivation of accessible credit lines and the regulation of digital platforms to improve service quality. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Taxi operators seek regulatory relief in Argentina and Colombia Taxi drivers in Argentina and Colombia are seeking relief through regulatory changes, including vehicle age extensions, protests against digital apps, and free travel permits in earthquake-affected zones. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ushuaia-taxi-associations-propose-extending-vehicle-service-life ### 2026-09-17: Tierra del Fuego taxi owners propose extending vehicle service life Taxi owners in Tierra del Fuego propose extending the maximum service life of taxi units from 10 to 13 years to align with national regulations. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tierra-del-fuego-taxi-owners-propose-extending-vehicle-service-life --- Cite as: Tierra del Fuego taxi regulation proposals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tierra-del-fuego-taxi-regulation-proposals