They seek to make taxis by application assume responsibilities for thefts

Although complaints from taxi users about applications against their physical integrity, assets and other property are public knowledge, the population continues to use digital platforms as a means of transportation; In this regard, PL 07483/2023-CR —proposed by Héctor Acuña— seeks to regulate this service.

The process would be formalized both in the hiring of the workers who would offer the taxi service, as well as the company itself: that is, The app would no longer be considered solely an intermediary, but would assume responsibility for possible property damage caused by the service provider – that is, theft or grievances; without prejudice to the administrative, civil and criminal responsibilities that may arise from such fact.

According to data from the Peruvian Institute of Economics (IEP), the use of taxis in apps – such as Uber, Cabify or InDrive – has increased 200% in recent years. It is estimated that 133,000 people actively use the platforms and the business moved, in 2023 alone, more than S/5.5 billion a year (0.59% of GDP).

In addition, if you do not comply with the minimum requirements that the service providers and vehicles must present; such as the corresponding SOAT, the A-11a driver’s license and other authorizations, the operation of the company would be suspended until the unfulfilled legal obligations are corrected.

The General Directorate of Communications Programs and Projects would have the right to request internet service providers to block their applications, from the day after receiving the communication sent by the General Directorate of Policies and Regulation of Multimodal Transport, so that within a maximum period of 30 days can correct any observation. This in turn would allow for fairer competition with other workers in the same field.

FACT:

Chile, Ecuador, Mexico and European countries already have laws that regulate taxi services by application.