State Department Cautions Against Using Uber in Cancun, Surrounding Areas
The U.S. Department of State is cautioning travelers against using app-based ride-hail services, like Uber, in the Mexican Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, which is home to numerous travel hotspots. The security alert applies to such well-known tourist areas as Cancun, Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen and Tulum, which are perennially popular among Americans.