Cancún Taxis Get Security Cameras and Taximeters

Cancún, Mexico — The general secretary of the "Andrés Quintana Roo" Taxi Union, Rubén Carrillo, has announced the launch of a pilot plan for the modernization and security of public transportation. The initiative involves the installation of surveillance cameras connected to the C5 monitoring center in 200 taxis as part of a first stage that aims to eventually equip the union's more than 6,000 vehicles.

The union leader explained that this system will also include the incorporation of tablets, which will allow for real-time monitoring of the units' operations, thereby strengthening security for both drivers and users.

Carrillo emphasized that the strategy aims to prevent incidents during transit and guarantee a reliable surveillance system.

"This project places Cancún in sync with the technological security trends applied by other tourist cities in the world. As a destination with high tourist traffic, the service must be in line with what users deserve," he stated.

Furthermore, he reported that the union is working on the implementation of taximeters in order to provide greater certainty regarding fares. He indicated that the city's accelerated growth and the increase in distances make it necessary to have a scheme that guarantees fair and transparent charges.

"Today we have to be open to society, we have to provide certainty and security, both in the fare and in the transportation, and the taximeter is an option that responds to these needs," emphasized the taxi leader.

Finally, he noted that these actions are part of the comprehensive modernization being driven by the union, parallel to security projects and improvements in service operations.