Labor reform for Uber and Didi drivers and couriers: lack of clarity on accident insurance coverage

16/07/2025

Published in El Financiero

The recent reform that brings digital platform workers under Mexico’s mandatory Social Security regime has raised new questions about its implementation—particularly regarding accident insurance coverage.

In an interview with El Financiero, Santiago Villanueva, partner at Pérez-Llorca, discusses the key challenges stemming from this reform, pointing out the lack of transparency around insurance protection for drivers and couriers, and the risk of platforms shifting obligations without proper oversight.

Consult the full content of the interview here.

To explore the legal implications of this reform further, you may also read our legal briefing on the Federal Judiciary’s interpretation of INFONAVIT salary deductions in cases of incapacity.