48% of the updated taxi fleet in Russia consists of Chinese and Russian cars. In this respect report Izvestia refers to the Alfa-Leasing group of companies.
The most popular models purchased by taxi companies in 2023 were Lada Granta, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Geely Coolray, Geely Atlas Pro, Haval Jolion, Exeed LX, Volkswagen Polo, Kia Rio.
The company announced that the change in car purchases this year was due to the withdrawal of European and Korean car brands from the market. The secondary market is also drying up. It was noted that the average cost of a car in the taxi segment has increased by 25 percent since the beginning of the year and is now at 1.4 million rubles.
Before that, Governor of the Magadan Region Sergei Nosov signed A decree banning the employment of foreign citizens in public transport in 2024. According to the innovation, it will not be possible to attract foreigners to work on patents in taxis and rental cars, as well as regular bus transportation throughout the year. Transport companies must expel immigrants within three months.
Formerly in the Russian State Duma warned About the increase in taxi prices amid the crisis in the industry.