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Uber at the airport? Yes, but you’ll need to hop on a free shuttle to get one

As predicted recently in this newspaper, Jalisco authorities are preparing a designated parking and pickup area for ride-hailing platforms such as Uber and DiDi near the Guadalajara International Airport.  The move is seen as important ahead of the 2026 World Cup, given that many international visitors arriving in Guadalajara will expect such services to be available.


Auditorio Telmex ranks fourth in world for ticket sales

Guadalajara has solidified its status as a global entertainment powerhouse, with the Auditorio Telmex of the University of Guadalajara (UdeG) securing the fourth-place position worldwide in ticket sales for 2025, according to the year-end rankings from the international trade publication Pollstar. 

Public transport fare to remain at 11 pesos

In a reversal following weeks of street protests, legal challenges and mounting public criticism, Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus announced that the proposed public transport fare increase to 14 pesos has been scrapped. Instead, the fare will remain at 11 pesos starting April 1.

Zapopan makes history with ‘Hospitalito Sur’

Zapopan opened the doors of its new “Hospitalito Sur,” located in the Sendas de Tepeyac neighborhood, on March 10.

The new facility makes Zapopan the only municipality in Mexico to operate two public hospitals funded entirely with its own resources.