Yesterday, the local transport authorities took to the streets at the behest of taxi leaders to inspect tour vehicles. They discovered five vehicles with outdated permits and promptly impounded them. This sparked a dramatic response from the tour companies: dozens of their vehicles orchestrated a ‘slow drive’ protest along the main fourlane, bringing traffic to a standstill for hours.

Feeling targeted by what they perceive as harassment favoring taxi groups, these tour operators are now planning further disruptions. They’ve announced a major protest that will shut down the Fonatur roundabout in San Jose and the intersection near the old bullring at the entrance to Cabo San Lucas. If you’re planning to head out, you might want to reconsider. It could be a long wait, so pack your patience… or plan a day at home!