Ubertuk: In which districts will the application work?

The districts of northern Lima will be the main beneficiaries of the application

The launch of Ubertuk, a new option Uber to contract the motorcycle taxi service in certain districts of Lima, has raised questions about who will be responsible for supervising this service.

He Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) has clarified that the supervision of motorcycle taxis falls on the district municipalities. According to the MTC, motorcycle taxi drivers must comply with local regulations and have the necessary permits to operate within their jurisdiction.

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Although there is currently no specific regulation that fully addresses this service model at the national level, the Congress approved a project law that authorizes minor motorized two-wheeled vehicles to carry out taxi service in Madre de Dios. In addition, a bill is being worked on to regulate transportation platforms.

Districts that Ubertuk can use

The MTC has indicated that it ensures the legality of the motorcycle taxi people transportation service, whether through applications such as Uber or conventionally. However, the supervision of this service falls to the provincial municipalities, who have been informed of the need to rigorously supervise the operation of motorcycle taxis to guarantee compliance with all legal provisions and provide a safe service.

Las municipalities of Comas and San Martín de Porres They have not yet responded to their role in the supervision of Ubertuk. Meanwhile, the Municipality of Metropolitan Lima and Los Olivos They have indicated that this issue does not concern them.