Puerto Vallarta News

Puerto Vallarta News

Uber begins accepting cash in Mexico City after Supreme Court ruling

Uber Technologies Inc said on Thursday that it would begin accepting cash fares in Mexico City, seizing on a recent Supreme Court decision, though local government has yet to approve the form of payment.

Uber waged a long campaign for cash fares in Mexico where roughly 60 percent of the population lacks a bank account.

Mexico’s top court sided with the company two weeks ago, finding that a state ban on cash fares for ride-hailing firms was unconstitutional, setting a national precedent.

Although a cash ban in Mexico City is still in place, Uber decided to begin accepting . . .

Read Full Story

Related Posts

Mexico City set for 15.2 km Cablebús Line 5 by 2028

Mexico City set for 15.2 km Cablebús Line 5 by 2028

Mexico City’s planned Cablebús Line 5 would run 15.2 km, link three boroughs and reach...
Snow, ice and wind disrupt Mexico as Frente Frío 27 hits

Snow, ice and wind disrupt Mexico as Frente Frío 27 hits

Frente Frío 27 drives snow, ice and strong winds, suspending classes in southern Veracruz and...
Cancún jolted by early sargassum after surada winds

Cancún jolted by early sargassum after surada winds

Sargassum washed onto Cancún beaches in January after surada winds. Officials warn more could arrive,...
Fog halts Mexico City airport flights Monday morning

Fog halts Mexico City airport flights Monday morning

Dense morning fog forced Mexico City’s AICM to pause all takeoffs and landings, causing delays...