TIJUANA. – Yesterday an Uber vehicle was impounded by the city of Tijuana for not having the corresponding documentation recently stipulated by the City Council, which, according to the same local public officials, they still haven't taken effect.
We got in touch with Luis de Uriarte, from Uber's Communications team, in order to know the company's official position regarding the incident:
"We are sorry to hear that the Road and Transit department has impounded one of our partner and driver's vehicle during the grace period given due to the amendments done to the regulations, recently approved by the City Council. These amendments prohibit transportation services hired through a mobile app without a permit. But, oddly enough, it does not state what requirements are needed to obtain said permit."
A clear-cut regulation is imperative, a regulation that provides its users security and certainty to its citizens who support their homes and pay taxes working as private drivers by using the Uber platform.
Regarding Uber's future plans, De Uriarte told us the following:
"The city residents have already voiced their opinions loud and clear: Tijuana wants Uber to stay in service. We are excited that Tijuana's citizens participated in a survey that shows, once more, that an overwhelming majority are in favor of Uber staying in the city. That is why we reiterate our total willingness to cooperate in an open discussion with the City Council and the local authorities, in order to build a modern regulation that promotes innovation and puts the user's interests at the center."
Afterwards, Uber announced it will pay the driver's fine, a total of $35,000 MXN (roughly $2,094 USD), and will also pay any vehicle impound fees.
What do our readers think about the situation? We invite you to write your opinion on the comments section, if you agree or disagree with the actions taken by Uber and the City Council.
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Translated by: edgar.martinez@sandiegored.com
