Last Thursday, the National Guard (GN) initiated special operations to prevent rideshare vehicles from picking up passengers in the federal zone of the Mexico City International Airport (AICM). This governmental measure was a direct response to transit blockages organized by taxi concessionaire companies protesting against rideshare services at the airport. According to a lawyer representing the concessionaires, the government has also committed to not modifying regulations that could facilitate rideshare companies in transporting passengers from the airport, under the threat of resuming protests if these terms are breached.

Similar actions to protect concessionaires from competition posed by companies like Uber and DiDi have taken place in the past, both at this airport and others across the country. The imposition of heavy sanctions on violators is a significant aspect of this enforcement, where penalties can range from high fines to the confiscation of vehicle licenses or towing.

The implications of such government interventions highlight the ongoing struggle between traditional taxi services and rideshare platforms, significant not only for the affected drivers but also for passengers who may face reduced options and increased prices. This situation poses questions about regulatory fairness and government support for established taxi services versus new entrants in the transportation market.