VOICED : Taxistas mexicanos protestan contra Uber

VOICED : Taxistas mexicanos protestan contra Uber

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Social Studies, Business, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

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In Mexico, taxi drivers protested against mobile services like ABER, claiming unfair competition. They argue that official taxis incur significant costs, while apps offer cheaper fares, reducing their work by up to 50%. ABER responded by offering free rides, asserting they do not harm formal taxis.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the taxi drivers' protest in Mexico?

To support government policies

To request better working conditions

To protest against private mobile services

To demand higher wages

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial burden do official taxi drivers face annually?

Around 400 dollars in taxes and expenses

Over 10,000 dollars in maintenance costs

Approximately 1,000 dollars in insurance

No significant financial burden

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much work have taxi drivers reportedly lost due to these apps?

No significant loss

Between 10% and 50%

Less than 5%

More than 75%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of ABER drivers regarding the impact on formal taxi drivers?

They are indifferent to the situation

They believe they are helping formal taxi drivers

They claim not to harm formal taxi drivers

They admit to causing issues for formal taxi drivers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did ABER take in response to the protests?

They offered free rides to users

They stopped their services temporarily

They reduced their service fees

They increased their fares