he Local government digital register The article for transportation application companies was published this Monday, but as of the end of this issue No platform, Uber, Didi or Cabify, had completed its registration.. After seven years of legalization and a long debate involving businesses, city councilors, app drivers, and the taxi and taxi industry, this data is important.
In a conversation with Radio Continental Córdoba, Eduardo Ramírez, Undersecretary of Transport, said that the situation isimpressive“. “No one has registered so far. The register was opened at 8 a.m. today and still has 15 days to go,” the official said, adding that the city had put in place a “general environment” to facilitate the process.
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Ordinance No. 13,549, which was approved by the council with 28 votes in favor and regulated last week, provides that businesses must register by November 25th. From that day on, drivers will be able to register and will only be able to do so if their company meets the local government’s requirements.
Platforms must present a certificate of registration with the Customs Collection Administration (ARCA), a certificate from the General Directorate of Revenue, commercial registration, establishment of domicile in Córdoba, business license certificate and proof of insurance contract in accordance with national regulations.
“These are really basic requirements and what we would expect from a company based in the city of Cordoba,” Ramirez said. The official stressed that the municipality is providing online instructions, phone numbers, WhatsApp and email hotlines to help businesses with the process.
The regulations also do not set fees or quotas and do not interfere with the commercial activities of the platforms. However, as a measure to ensure passenger safety, vehicles must be less than 10 years old.
Uber’s position
Last Thursday, after learning of the regulation’s publication, Uber issued a statement expressing concerns about the regulatory framework. “While some aspects of the regulations raise operational and legal concerns that may impact both our driver partners and platforms, we are valuing the efforts of our technology teams throughout the process,” the company said in a statement.
The document added that the company was “considering next steps with the local community” but did not say whether it would eventually be registered on the local authority register.
Asked about this statement, Ramírez said: “All international and local companies that have objections must agree to the contents of the ordinance. It was voted on by the members of the Cordoba City Council, representing the residents of the city of Cordoba, and received 28 affirmative votes out of 31.”
7 years of conflict
The process of regulating transport apps in Córdoba began in September 2019, when then-mayor Ramón Mestre requested precautionary measures to limit the services of these platforms. Judicialization continued until April this year, when the High Court issued a resolution paving the way for approval of the ordinance.
The legal process required 100 meetings between parliamentarians, local government officials, business representatives and taxi and Remy service permit holders. The regulation defines transport apps as “private services for public benefit” and requires state intervention to ensure passenger safety.
Impact on those who do not register
Ramirez was forceful on stage against businesses that had not completed their registration. “Those who don’t want to do that will definitely prefer to circulate the city of Cordoba in another way. We will crack down on and sanction those who do not comply with our ordinances.“He warned.
Drivers who drive for unregistered companies will no longer be able to legally travel in Cordoba and will be subject to sanctions. The city also manages compliance with vehicle age requirements, which limit the maximum age of a vehicle to 10 years.
The registration period for companies ends on November 25th. Starting on the 26th, drivers will also be able to register if their platform meets local government requirements. To do so, you must present your DNI, Class D1 Professional Driver’s License, ART Insurance or Personal Injury Insurance, proof of career history, and proof of non-registration with the state registry where you have been convicted of a crime against sexual integrity.
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