In Córdoba, the City Council is currently engaged in a discussion regarding a proposed ordinance that seeks to establish a quota for vehicles operating through ride-hailing applications, aligning the regulation with that currently in place for taxis and remises.
The proposal sets an authorization for every 375 residents, which would allow a maximum of 3,998 cars on digital platforms, excluding from the quota taxi and remise drivers who already use these applications. In addition, requirements such as a professional license, updated documentation, and safety inspections are included.
Uber cruzó al Concejo Deliberante de Córdoba tras un proyecto de regulación.
Uber replied with a campaign directed at its users and drivers, warning that the regulation "puts mobility at risk" and that "rides will be more expensive". The company keeps that the limitation would leave approximately 80% of its current drivers without work, affecting more than 11,000 people who rely on the platform to generate income.
Furthermore, it points out that the reduction in supply would impact wait times and the final cost for users, promoting a petition under the slogan "#NoAtrasemosCBA" to stop the ordinance.
From the ruling party, it is argued that the initiative seeks to organize a sector that currently operates without clear regulation, ensuring transparency and safety for users and drivers.
However, the proposal limits competition and the free supply of services, aspects that from an open market perspective could affect innovation and the accessibility of urban transportation.
The project is close to being voted on in the City Council, in a context where Uber's activity is formally authorized by the Superior Court of Justice of Córdoba. The discussion raises a balance between the need for regulation and the preservation of a dynamic market that allows free competition and job creation through digital platforms.
