The Ministry of Transport is working on amendments to the taxi law…
The Ministry of Transport is working on amendments to the taxi law that address specific aspects of fare formation for passenger transport with children. The agency, in collaboration with Yandex Taxi, is developing a roadmap to improve taxi accessibility for families.
Consensus
- The Russian Ministry of Transport is working on legislative changes to reduce taxi fares for families with children.
- Changes are being developed in cooperation with Yandex Taxi.
- A pilot project offering a 30% discount on child rides has been launched in Ufa, starting June 1, 2026.
- The pilot program involves the Ministry of Transport, Yandex Taxi, and the regional ministry of family affairs.
- Results from the Ufa pilot will inform decisions about expanding the program to other regions.
Points of divergence
- The project document is currently being coordinated with relevant state agencies. — kommersant
- No mention of coordination with state agencies or the timeline for legislative changes beyond general work on amendments. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ministry of Transport decides to make taxi trips for families with children cheaper — Коммерсантъ
- Russia plans to make taxi trips for families with children more accessible — Вести