A taxi passenger sparked a controversy inside the cabin after an attempt to secure a child in a booster seat was not completed. The report comes from a Telegram channel known as AST-54 Black, which often covers irregularities in ride services.
The sequence began with a standard fare—an ordinary taxi ride arranged for a regular rate. The passenger arrived with a child and a booster seat, a setup that should ensure proper restraint for the child during the journey. When the woman behind the wheel was unable to fasten the child’s seat belt, the taxi driver paused the trip and offered assistance, hoping to resolve the issue quickly and safely. This pause, however, triggered a heated reaction from the passenger, who became increasingly agitated and directed her ire toward the driver. In the midst of the tension, the driver reacted by instinctively bringing his hand to his forehead a few times, a small gesture that reflected the stress of the moment.
Meanwhile, the man behind the wheel began recording the incident with a smartphone, capturing the events unfolding inside the cab. He stated that he planned to contact authorities, should the situation escalate further. In a voice message later sent to the driver, the passenger accused him of indifference and insisted that the child was already running late for meals, implying a personal grievance tied to the timetable and expectations about punctuality.
In related past reports, a Barnaulka resident was described as having verbally berated a taxi driver and was restrained after an altercation about the vehicle’s cleanliness. In that incident, a girl sustained a chemical burn along with a bruise to her leg, underscoring how stress and disagreement in transport scenarios can lead to unintended injuries and serious concerns about safety and care.
Earlier advisories in the public discourse suggested that vehicles carrying children who are not properly buckled should be diverted to a secure area for evaluation. The aim of such guidance is to prevent incidents like the one described and to reinforce best practices for child safety in ride-hailing contexts. The ongoing conversation highlights the need for calm, clear communication between passengers and drivers, especially when safety equipment is involved and a child’s well-being is at stake. [Source: AST-54 Black Telegram channel]