Two taxi drivers in Cancun have been arrested after they were caught on video assaulting a Chevrolet Suburban carrying foreign tourists. This incident is part of a series of crimes committed by medallion cab drivers in Mexico against vehicles that they believe are being used by ride-sharing services like Uber. The Quintana Roo prosecutor’s office has made it clear that they will take strong action to ensure the safety of both local residents and visitors to the state.
According to prosecutors in Quintana Roo, two taxi drivers have been arrested in Cancun for assaulting a van carrying foreign tourists. These events are just the latest in a string of assaults on vehicles that medallion-cab drivers suspect to be operated by ride-hailing apps like Uber. The prosecutor’s office in Quintana Roo has stated that such behavior will not be tolerated and they are committed to making the state a safe destination for everyone.
Local residents have shared video footage on social media, showing at least two uniformed cab drivers attacking a Chevy Suburban with poles and other objects. In the footage, the van driver attempts to flee with the tailgate still open, causing the tourists’ luggage to spill onto the street. However, three women can be seen later retrieving their belongings from the road.
“What are you doing?” cries one woman in English as the belligerent cab drivers continue their destructive behavior. A local business owner who witnessed the incident invited the frightened women to take refuge in her store. Eventually, the taxi drivers give chase to the driver of the Suburban until he reaches a police officer.
The state prosecutor’s office has charged two taxi drivers with robbery, causing damage, and inflicting injuries. It’s worth noting that previous incidents of taxi drivers attacking private vehicles in Cancun were based on the mistaken assumption that they were Uber cars. In this case, the Suburban was not associated with a ride-hailing app, but rather a local, non-medallion limousine service.
Residents of Cancun have previously organized a boycott of medallion taxis following a week of protests and violent acts by drivers opposing Uber. The protests included road blockades, stone-throwing, and physical obstruction of Uber vehicles. The US has even issued a travel advisory warning about the occasional violent disputes between these services and local taxi unions, which have resulted in injuries to American citizens.
Ride-hailing apps were initially blocked in Cancun until January when a court granted an injunction allowing Uber to operate. Overall, it is clear that there are ongoing tensions between traditional taxi drivers and ride-sharing services in Cancun, with the safety of residents and tourists being of paramount concern.
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