Quintana Roo Seeks to Curb Unfair Competition Among Transporters

Tulum, Quintana Roo — The Quintana Roo state government is holding talks with transport operators to reach agreements and stamp out unfair competition following recent conflicts on the Felipe Carrillo Puerto-Tulum-Playa del Carmen route, Government Secretary Cristina Torres Gómez said.

Torres Gómez said one of the main issues on the table is cargo transport tied to the construction projects and other activity underway across the state, with the aim of distributing contracts and services fairly and bringing operators who work in Quintana Roo into compliance with local regulations.

“That they be distributed equitably, that those from Quintana Roo be regularized, and that those from outside return to where they belong, so there is no unfair competition in the state,” she said.

She said officials are also addressing traffic flow on the highway linking Tulum and Playa del Carmen, particularly as construction work continues and vehicle volumes rise.

Torres Gómez highlighted the role of the National Guard, whose officers have been running so-called “carruseles” — rolling patrols that pace vehicles to control their speed and lower the risk of accidents.

She stressed that the purpose of the operation is not to hand out fines but to keep speeds in check and guarantee safety while rehabilitation and resurfacing work continues.

“If you look, they haven’t issued fines; rather, it is about maintaining the resurfacing of the highway while the work is carried out, so that people respect the speed limit, respect the work zones and accidents are avoided,” she said.

The government secretary said the measures cover essentially the full stretch from Tulum International Airport to Playa del Carmen as part of efforts to improve road safety during the construction work.

She urged drivers to obey speed limits, wear seat belts and follow instructions in work zones, warning that some accidents can prove fatal when the safety device is not used.