Taxi hostages and running the gauntlet!

[ReefHound]

I choose my fights and I do not choose that one.

Not mine either, that would be if I was an uber driver there.

 

[ggunn]

You guys are really making me want to visit Cozumel I'll stick with diving in the US.

Suit yourself, but avoiding stuff like this is very easy.

 

[DSR-3]

The fact that the police stood and observed all of this, combined with my lack of spanish language skills made it pretty obvious that getting involved was not a good option. However, the taxis sat in neutral and the drivers didn't look that tough...

 

[judydivescoz]

Maybe it's time someone starts fighting fire with fire.

Huh? What exactly do you mean? Joining Mcohen1021 in assaulting a cab driver? Once again, shame on the hotel and United for knowingly putting their customers in this situation.

 

[cvchief]

Look I am fearless and all, but I ain't brave enough to be the guy that fought the entire tax union. Esp when they have the law on their side and they are just middle class union guys protecting their jobs. Oh sure I could probably pay a sufficient 'pre-fine' to avoid incarceration and deportation, but why risk it? To take a stand against Mexican regulations regarding the transportation of people for compensation?

That sure ain't the Cry of Dolores....

 

[ReefHound]

Look I am fearless and all, but I ain't brave enough to be the guy that fought the entire tax union. Esp when they have the law on their side and they are just middle class union guys protecting their jobs. Oh sure I could probably pay a sufficient 'pre-fine' to avoid incarceration and deportation, but why risk it? To take a stand against Mexican regulations regarding the transportation of people for compensation?

Is it the law? Didn't Q Roo legalize uber a few years ago?

 

[cvchief]

Is it the law? Didn't Q Roo legalize uber a few years ago?

Maybe? I remember the burning of some Ubers in Cancun a while ago.

Uber seems to say they are legal?

Cancun: a Guide for Getting Around in the City | Uber

 

[gopbroek]

Maybe? I remember the burning of some Ubers in Cancun a while ago.

Uber seems to say they are legal?

Cancun: a Guide for Getting Around in the City | Uber

The Cancun union is pretty hard core, they have gone back and forth with the cartel's over years so Uber was definitely a non starter for them.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...FjABegQIBBAF&usg=AOvVaw2htJ3_fgamUbqoH9y6WYPg

 

[ggunn]

Maybe? I remember the burning of some Ubers in Cancun a while ago.

Uber seems to say they are legal?

Cancun: a Guide for Getting Around in the City | Uber

Just because it's legal doesn't necessarily mean it would be a good idea. Try to start an independent trucking company on Teamster turf and see what happens.

 

[Efka76]

It is a shame that post author encountered such situation. I think that many divers might reconsider going to Cozumel after reading such report. For ordinary tourist there is no difference who is right or wrong.... tourist just want to reach airport on time.

Cab drivers do not have sufficient brain to understand that it will not help them if they keep tourists as hostages. This ruins the whole tourism industry which will lead to less tourists and less income for the whole area.