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These information pages can help you get started in learning about some of the laws and registration requirements that may apply to your experiences on Airbnb. These pages include summaries of some of the rules that may apply to different sorts of activities, and contain links to government resources that you may find helpful.
Please understand that these information pages are not comprehensive, and are not legal advice. If you are unsure about how local laws or this information may apply to you or your Experience, we encourage you to check with official sources or seek legal advice.
Please note that we don’t update this information in real time, so you should confirm that the laws or procedures have not changed recently.*
You don't need a special license or permit to drive your guests as long as you are not charging them for the ride.
In order to drive guests without getting an extra license or permit, you:
If you want to charge your guests for the ride, you need to get special licenses.
Yes. If you’re charging your guests to drive them around Mexico City, the Metropolitan Area and its surroundings, you first must obtain a touristic license. Second, you must obtain a public transportation driving license from the Ministry of Mobility of Mexico City. Third, your vehicle must be registered as a taxi, touristic, private or public service transportation before the Ministry of Transportation of Mexico City. In order to get your license(s) you will need to meet certain requirements. Please check with an attorney prior considering providing these services for a fee.
Picking guests up at the airport: The abovementioned license(s) do(es) not guarantee that you will be allowed to pick up guests at Mexico City area International Airports. Many airports have their own requirements for transportation providers such as background checks, vehicle inspections and placards. Be sure to check with the airport before charging guests for airport pickup even if you have all the abovementioned permits and registrations.
How you handle your experience and your guest's transportation needs is entirely up to you. You may choose per the above mentioned to:
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