H. Matamoros, Tamaulipas — Seeking to ease tensions between traditional taxi drivers and digital platform operators such as Didi, city officials in Matamoros announced a new initiative to bolster safety around public transportation areas.
Beginning this week, Community Police officers will conduct routine patrols at the city’s main bus terminal and at designated passenger pick-up and drop-off zones. The patrols, organized by the Public Security Secretariat, are intended to serve as a preventative measure to maintain order and protect commuters, according to officials.
“This strategy is focused on conflict prevention and promoting peaceful coexistence in high-traffic areas,” said Eduardo JehΓΊ Silva CapistrΓ‘n, Secretary of Public Security. “It’s about ensuring that both drivers and users of different transportation services feel safe.”
Recent confrontations between taxi operators and app-based drivers have raised concerns among residents and commuters. While no serious incidents have been reported, city officials say the new patrols are a response to growing tensions.
Mayor Beto Granados affirmed the city’s commitment to upholding public safety and the rule of law. “Any dispute that arises must be reported immediately to the C4 emergency center or by calling 911,” Granados said. “The goal is to intervene swiftly and deescalate any situation before it escalates.”
Authorities hope that the visible presence of law enforcement in these areas will act as a deterrent to conflict and offer reassurance to those navigating the city’s evolving transportation landscape.
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