From 16,000 to Less Than 5,000: The Silent Collapse of the Taxi Market
The taxi market in Colombia is going through one of the most complex moments in recent decades. While the automotive sector in general registered significant growth in 2025, the segment dedicated to individual public service continued to contract, reaching its lowest level in at least 14 years.
TL;DR
- New taxi registrations in Colombia hit a 14-year low in 2025 with 4,693 units, down from over 16,000 in 2012.
- The 2025 figure represents an 11% decrease from the previous year and is the lowest non-pandemic-related registration level on record.
- The growth of digital transportation platforms like Uber, DiDi, and InDriver is a primary factor contributing to the market's contraction.
- Kia, Hyundai, and Renault accounted for over 90% of new taxi registrations in 2025, with Kia leading.
- January 2026 showed a slight recovery with a 11% increase in new registrations, but volumes remain low.
- The taxi sector faces the challenge of adapting to a more diverse, digital, and competitive mobility ecosystem.