The Chairman of the Federation Council, Valentina Matviyenko, suggested that the Russian government support the draft law that sets the requirements for the localization of the production of cars used by senators as passenger taxis and car-sharing. Reported by RIA Novosti. It was also proposed to increase the salvage fee if the car is resold within three years of its import into Russia.
“We ask you to support the bill that sets the requirements for the localization (production) and car sharing of vehicles used by Senators as passenger taxis,” said Valentina Matvienko.
Much has already been done to support the Russian auto industry, but this work must be continued, according to a spokesperson for the Federation Council.
In addition, it is recommended to increase the recycling fee for legal entities and natural persons if the car is resold within three years from the date of import.
It happened in May 2023 knownThat the head of the Committee on Economic Policy of the Federation Council Andrey Kutepov is preparing changes, according to which Russia plans to introduce a mandatory level of component localization for new taxi cars from 2024, cheaper than 4 million rubles.
On the recommendation of the Federation Council, for such cars, the conditions, evaluated according to the total number of points, must be met: from January 1 of next year at least 1000 points, from January 1, 2026 – from 2000 points, from January 1, 2028 – from 3000 points.
Previously reportedthat in the fall new rules may come into force in Russia, which may affect the increase in travel prices for taxi collectors.