In Russia, Datsun was recognized as the most dangerous taxi brand. In this respect reports The company AlfaStrakhovanie analyzed data on accidents under compulsory motor liability insurance covering taxis for 2023.
Brands Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and Renault were also included in the anti-rating. It is stated that the Haval brand will lead in 2022.
Insurers stated that the most preferred cars in taxi fleets last year were Kia with a 22 percent share, Hyundai with a 17 percent share and Lada with a 10 percent share. These are followed by Volkswagen with 10% and Skoda with 9%. Moreover, Chinese brands are also gradually rising to the top; for example Chery (3%), JAC (2%) and Exeed (2%).
“The taxi fleet is expanding in Russia with more affordable vehicles. For now, it retains a large segment of Korean and European brands, but it is gradually beginning to be replaced by brands that have no obstacles to enter the Russian market,” explained Roman Lobodin, manager of the department of compulsory types of insurance at AlfaStrakhovanie.
He added that economy class tends to drive faster as drivers try to fulfill as many orders as possible. As a result, the accident rate of such trips increases.
Before that the company “Ingosstrakh” named The most damaged cars in the secondary market were insured under comprehensive insurance. Most often losses were reported by owners of brands such as Land Rover, Jaguar, Porsche, BMW, MINI and Mercedes-Benz.
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