Uber México announced a tariff increase of up to 7% citing the recent labor reform for digital platforms that requires providing social security benefits to its drivers. The Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (STPS) condemned the increase as unilateral, irresponsible, and lacking justification, stating it violates commitments made under the labor reform. The Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor (Profeco) also intervened, warning it will sanction any irregular tariffs. The Unión Nacional de Trabajadores por Aplicación (UNTA) expressed concern, calling the increase a diversionary tactic. Mexico City’s government joined the rejection of the fare hike. President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized Uber for passing the costs of incorporating social security, vacations, and bonuses for drivers onto consumers, asserting that the company should absorb these expenses and not transfer them to users. Sheinbaum emphasized that while drivers have the right to social security, the price increase is unjustified. Uber maintained that the fare adjustment complies with the Federal Consumer Protection Law and reiterated its active role in the labor reform process. The increase has drawn criticism from various sectors, including transportation analysts who noted the service quality has been declining while prices rise.