In an article in Globo, Thiago Peixoto defends the regulation of Uber.

Goiás 247 - Federal deputy Thiago Peixoto (PSD-GO) published an article defending the regulation of apps like Uber this Tuesday (13), in the nationally circulated newspaper O Globo. As he has done, the parliamentarian put first the citizen's right to choose how to move around the cities. For him, it is not just a matter of market dispute between taxi drivers and representatives of Uber and other similar apps.

Currently, the Chamber of Deputies is analyzing an urgent request regarding a Bill proposed by Congressman Carlos Zarattini (PT-SP), which aims to authorize only taxi drivers to provide individual passenger transportation in large cities. From the beginning, Thiago Peixoto has been against this proposal.

Last week, taxi drivers from several states went to Brasília to try to pressure congressmen to vote on the urgency request. This would put the prohibitive bill ahead of dozens of others dealing with the same issue that are being processed by the Chamber and the Senate. The vote could be much faster if the urgency is approved. On the other hand, thousands of emails were sent to congressmen opposing the ban. The request was not voted on.

In the article, Thiago Peixoto cites the proposed legislation currently under review. He draws attention to the positive changes that technology brings to people's lives. "However, some groups seem unaware of this. Society is following the clash between Uber and taxi drivers. The issue is not reaching a consensus. In the midst of this conflict, users simply want to choose what suits them best," he says in an excerpt from the article.

But, according to the Goiás state representative, the issue is much broader than the dispute between ride-hailing apps and taxi drivers. For him, it's a discussion that needs to focus on mobility and the right of choice for each individual. “If someone wants to take a taxi or Uber, they have the right to choose. To avoid allegations of illegality regarding the apps, they need to be regulated. Laws are not immutable. Like society itself, they are constantly evolving,” he emphasizes.

Thiago Peixoto also emphasizes that radicalism and pressure will lead nowhere, and that dialogue should prevail. “We live in a pluralistic world. Opinions can and should be antagonistic. Using force, or any type of violence, is no longer acceptable in the current context. Corporatism cannot defeat innovation. We are free to make our own choices!” he concludes.