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[gopbroek]

Friend made it back to Colorado earlier this week.

 

[Kimela]

I don't know the history and complications of the project, but I definitely saw the guys working late paving the road outside Pancho's Backyard the other night.

I suspect they're pouring concrete at night because it's not infernally hot, not because they're 'working late'. I feel bad for the businesses impacted. When we were at Guido's there was the faint smell of sewage. Yuck.

 

[lionfish-eater]

In July of 2023, new Quintana Roo Mobility Regulations were published in the Official Gazette of the Federation. According to Article 139 of the Mobility Regulation, units such as those used by Uber, must have fixed GPS type geolocation equipment, physical or digital panic buttons and video cameras and voice recording to guarantee safety for both the user and the driver.

 

[Kimela]

In July of 2023, new Quintana Roo Mobility Regulations were published in the Official Gazette of the Federation. According to Article 139 of the Mobility Regulation, units such as those used by Uber, must have fixed GPS type geolocation equipment, physical or digital panic buttons and video cameras and voice recording to guarantee safety for both the user and the driver.

Do they have those in shuttles and taxis?

 

[lionfish-eater]

Do they have those in shuttles and taxis?

Nope!
Just another barrier to entry into the transportation racquet.

 

[Kimela]

Nope!
Just another barrier to entry into the transportation racquet.

I can't imagine anyone getting past that taxi union/club/group/whatever they call themselves.

 

[JFS]

I can't imagine anyone getting past that taxi union/club/group/whatever they call themselves.

speaking of taxi drivers, one was executed the other day in Cozumel. Guess he thought he was above the cartel....

 

[lionfish-eater]

speaking of taxi drivers, one was executed the other day in Cozumel. Guess he thought he was above the cartel....

Cozumel police continue search in murder of island driver - Riviera Maya News

Cozumel, Q.R. -- Five shell casings were lifted from the scene of an afternoon shooting in residential Cozumel.

riviera-maya-news.com

 

[brsnow]

I can't imagine anyone getting past that taxi union/club/group/whatever they call themselves.

If uber chooses to pay the cartel more, it could change.

 

[Kimela]

If uber chooses to pay the cartel more, it could change.

I kinda wish I were still ignorant of these things happening ...