Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – Despite Uber’s recent legal victory granting it the right to operate at airports across Mexico, the situation at Puerto Vallarta International Airport remains unchanged. Drivers are still unable to provide service within the terminal grounds, as the National Guard has not yet received official authorization to permit their access.
A National Guard commander, speaking anonymously to Vallarta en Línea, explained that federal transportation authorities have yet to issue the necessary documents confirming the injunction’s implementation. “We have not received [official] instructions to let them through,” he said. “Uber may have won the lawsuit, but we are waiting for the proper declaration or edict before enforcing the ruling.”
This delay has led to confusion among drivers and passengers alike. Some Uber operators report being told by taxi drivers and airport personnel that it is still illegal to pick up riders within the airport’s parking or arrival zones. Until a formal directive is issued, most have chosen to operate only in surrounding areas to avoid the risk of fines or vehicle impoundment.
“We know we have the right to work at any airport in the country,” one Uber driver said, “but without official communication, there’s a real risk that federal agents could detain us or confiscate our cars.”
While any driver penalized could appeal and recover their vehicle, the process could take weeks or months – time most drivers cannot afford to lose. For now, airport taxis continue to hold exclusive access to arriving passengers.
The situation in Puerto Vallarta mirrors what’s occurring at other airports nationwide, where the injunction’s enforcement awaits formal confirmation from the federal Transportation Authority. Uber drivers remain hopeful that once the National Guard and airport administrations receive the official notification, operations will resume smoothly.
The injunction marks a major step forward for private transportation platforms in Mexico, setting a precedent for greater competition and service options at airports. In Puerto Vallarta, however, full implementation depends on the final administrative green light from federal authorities.
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