In the third quarter of 2023, Russian residents preferred to travel by bus and personal vehicles, and less often by taxi. In this respect reports TASS with reference to the Russian Standard study.
“The bus is the most popular means of transportation. With the development of domestic tourism, interest in such trips on urban, intercity and suburban routes does not decrease. “In the third quarter, compared to the second quarter, the share of payments for bus travel in total card transactions was 44%,” Russian Standard noted.
Russians began to use taxi services less often. Thus, the share of taxi travel was 17% in July-September and 19% in April-June. At the same time, the average cost of a taxi trip increased to 462 rubles. From 402 rubles. in the second quarter.
Before that, head of the Public Council for Taxi Development Irina Zaripova statedIt is predicted that the average cost of taxi travel in Russia will increase by 7-10% in 2024. The expert noted that there are various reasons for the increase in taxi fares in 2024. This is an increase in car prices and maintenance, an increase in the cost of gasoline and insurance costs. Additionally, the lack of drivers also affected the cost.
Previously reportedThe State Duma proposed introducing fines for parking taxis in courtyards.