Mobility in Mexico has transformed into an increasingly complex, multimodal, and technology-driven ecosystem , where transportation apps have gone from being an alternative to becoming a structural component, revealed the study “This is how Mexico moves ,” presented by DiDi in collaboration with Kantar .
During the event, Juan Andrés Panamá , general manager of DiDi Hispanoamérica, stressed that it is important to understand how cities move.
“Without mobility there is no employment, no health, no education. Understanding how cities move is the first step to transforming them,” he said.
The study revealed that public transport remains the backbone of mobility in Mexico , with the bus as the main means used (24%), followed by transport apps (17%) and the metro (15%).
However, one of the most relevant findings is the consolidation of multimodality : one in five Mexicans combines two or more means of transport on the same journey.
In this context, mobility applications play a key role by covering the so-called “first and last miles,” that is, the journeys that connect users to mass transit systems or their final destination.
The study also indicated that 92% of respondents have used mobility apps , positioning them as a preferred option even over traditional taxis. The main reasons for using them include safety, convenience, and time optimization.
Another relevant fact is that, although there are around 40 million vehicles circulating in Mexico, less than 30% of people use their car daily.
Factors such as lack of parking and security concerns have driven the use of alternatives such as digital platforms.
In terms of behavior, 68% of Mexicans have already resumed their daily commutes to work or school following the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting a sustained return to urban mobility. Furthermore, the study identified a growing interest in more sustainable options, with a 22% increase in searches related to eco-friendly transportation.
DiDi emphasized that currently more than 29 million people used mobility applications to make at least one trip in 2025, of which about eight million correspond to the Metropolitan Area of Mexico City.
The analysis also revealed that mobility responds not only to functional needs but also to emotional ones, as its use increases during social events and celebrations. Furthermore, one in ten trips in regions like Mexico City and Guadalajara is linked to health services, reinforcing its role as a facilitator of access to essential services.
Finally, the study identified five key factors that influence the choice of transport: accessibility, safety, comfort, sustainability, and time optimization .
Against this backdrop, the company reiterated its commitment to technological innovation, including artificial intelligence and electric vehicles, to continue transforming mobility in the country.
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