Lima Taxis Must Go Yellow: New Regulation and Fines Explained

Lima and Callao Taxis Face Yellow Paint Mandate Lima, Peru – A new regulation impacting Lima and Callao taxis is set to take effect on June 15, 2025. Independent taxi drivers are now required to have their vehicles painted yellow, a move aimed at enhancing road safety and distinguishing them from unauthorized vehicles. The measure, announced by the Autoridad de Transporte Urbano (ATU), will result in fines for non-compliance. "There are two potential fines," explains El chico de las noticias in a recent TikTok video, "one of 515 soles and another of 257.50 soles." He clarifies that the ATU will initially issue warnings during the first few days of enforcement. The regulation, however, doesn't apply to informal taxis, those operating through ride-hailing apps without ATU registration, or executive-class taxis. The video also highlights the approximate cost of repainting a vehicle as 2720 soles, though the presenter suggests cheaper options may be available. The ATU's initiative underscores efforts to improve road safety and regulate the taxi industry in Lima and Callao. The yellow paint serves as a clear identifier, helping to differentiate legal taxis from those operating outside the regulatory framework.